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Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 95.1 in St. Louis, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 11.2% more expensive than St. Louis; housing rents differ by 86% (146.9 vs 79.0). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $67,418 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) | Denver | St. Louis | Denver vs St. Louis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 95.1 | +11.2% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 100.0 | +1.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 79.0 | +85.9% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 69.9 | +25.7% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 98.6 | +0.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 91.0 | +16.2% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in St. Louis | $44,945 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in St. Louis | $89,891 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in St. Louis | $134,836 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.