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Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 4.4% less expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 28% (79.0 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $78,467 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | St. Louis | Jacksonville | St. Louis vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 99.5 | -4.4% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 96.2 | +3.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 109.8 | -28.0% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 87.5 | -20.1% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 98.9 | -0.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 99.6 | -8.6% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in Jacksonville | $52,312 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in Jacksonville | $104,623 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in Jacksonville | $156,935 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.