Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 95.1 in St. Louis, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 8.4% more expensive than St. Louis; housing rents differ by 49% (117.9 vs 79.0). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $69,178 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) | Dallas | St. Louis | Dallas vs St. Louis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 95.1 | +8.4% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 100.0 | +2.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 79.0 | +49.2% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 69.9 | +29.7% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 98.6 | +1.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 91.0 | +11.4% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in St. Louis | $46,119 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in St. Louis | $92,238 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in St. Louis | $138,357 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.