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Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 95.1 in St. Louis, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 5.2% more expensive than St. Louis; housing rents differ by 40% (111.0 vs 79.0). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $71,275 buys in St. Louis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | St. Louis | Atlanta vs St. Louis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 95.1 | +5.2% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 100.0 | +0.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 79.0 | +40.5% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 69.9 | +37.6% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 98.6 | -2.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 91.0 | +7.8% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in St. Louis | $47,516 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in St. Louis | $95,033 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in St. Louis | $142,549 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.