St. Louis, Missouri has an overall cost of living index of 95.0, which is 5.0 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $997 per month, while the typical home is valued around $197,500. Households earn a median of $56,160 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 33. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$56,160
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$997
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$197,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
95.0
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
95.0
Goods
98.7
Rents / Housing
80.6
Services
81.6
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $118,920 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $84,750 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $60,060 |
| ⚡Electrician | $76,230 |
| 📊Accountant | $84,050 |
| 🔧Plumber | $77,490 |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | $100,920 |
| 👔Operations Manager | $111,800 |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | $77,790 |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | $118,600 |
| 🚛Truck Driver | $56,660 |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | $121,610 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
288,512
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.8 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
33.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
30
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$994
Per month
Avg Home Value
$194,152
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 63101 | — | $1,284 | $234,700 |
| ZIP 63102 | — | $958 | $192,000 |
| ZIP 63103 | — | $921 | $190,200 |
| ZIP 63104 | — | $1,067 | $243,000 |
| ZIP 63105 | — | $1,500 | $734,100 |
| ZIP 63106 | — | $713 | $190,200 |
| ZIP 63107 | — | $843 | $55,200 |
| ZIP 63108 | — | $1,146 | $356,900 |
| ZIP 63109 | — | $896 | $227,100 |
| ZIP 63110 | — | $1,147 | $292,600 |
Showing top 10 of 30 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
32°F
July Avg
81°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.6
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.7%
What is the cost of living index for St. Louis?
St. Louis has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 95.0. The US national average is 100, so St. Louis is 5.0 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in St. Louis?
The median gross rent in St. Louis is $997 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in St. Louis?
The median household income in St. Louis is $56,160 per year.
What is the median home value in St. Louis?
The median home value in St. Louis is $197,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in St. Louis?
St. Louis has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 33.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in St. Louis?
Tax data for Missouri is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
