Quick answer
Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 93.9 in Cleveland, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 1.2% more expensive than Cleveland; housing rents differ by 1% (79.0 vs 79.4). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $74,081 buys in Cleveland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | St. Louis | Cleveland | St. Louis vs Cleveland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 93.9 | +1.2% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 93.6 | +6.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 79.4 | -0.5% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 96.0 | -27.1% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 98.9 | -0.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 92.6 | -1.7% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in Cleveland | $49,387 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in Cleveland | $98,775 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in Cleveland | $148,162 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.