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Overall prices in the Miami, FL metro were 114.2 vs 95.1 in St. Louis, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Miami is 20.1% more expensive than St. Louis; housing rents differ by 97% (155.6 vs 79.0). A $75,000 income in Miami buys about what $62,473 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) | Miami | St. Louis | Miami vs St. Louis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 114.2 | 95.1 | +20.1% |
| Goods | 103.6 | 100.0 | +3.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 155.6 | 79.0 | +96.8% |
| Utilities | 97.2 | 69.9 | +39.1% |
| Other services | 109.1 | 98.6 | +10.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.5 | 91.0 | +17.0% |
| $50,000 in Miami equals in St. Louis | $41,649 | ||
| $100,000 in Miami equals in St. Louis | $83,297 | ||
| $150,000 in Miami equals in St. Louis | $124,946 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.