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Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 95.5 in Columbus, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 0.4% less expensive than Columbus; housing rents differ by 10% (79.0 vs 87.9). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $75,301 buys in Columbus, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | St. Louis | Columbus | St. Louis vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 95.5 | -0.4% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 93.6 | +6.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 87.9 | -10.1% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 95.5 | -26.8% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 98.9 | -0.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 96.6 | -5.7% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in Columbus | $50,200 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in Columbus | $100,401 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in Columbus | $150,601 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.