A single person needs roughly $3,620 per month to live in St. Louis, including about $1,200 for a one-bedroom rental. That works out to a pre-tax salary of around $111,000 per year to live comfortably.

Is St. Louis expensive to live in?▾

St. Louis has a cost-of-living index of 91, which is 9% below the US average of 100 — rated "Affordable". Rent is about 20% lower than the national average.

What salary do you need to live in St. Louis?▾

To cover typical costs comfortably (a 50/30/20 budget), a single person needs a pre-tax salary of about $111,000 per year in St. Louis. Families or higher savers will need more.

Estimates for 2024 based on BEA Regional Price Parities + U.S. Census Bureau ACS. For general comparison only, not exact budgeting. Published 2026-06-03.

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