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Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 98.1 in Austin, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 3.0% less expensive than Austin; housing rents differ by 34% (79.0 vs 120.4). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $77,349 buys in Austin, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | St. Louis | Austin | St. Louis vs Austin |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 98.1 | -3.0% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 93.8 | +6.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 120.4 | -34.3% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 82.0 | -14.8% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 96.2 | +2.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 99.6 | -8.6% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in Austin | $51,566 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in Austin | $103,132 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in Austin | $154,698 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.