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Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 95.1 in St. Louis, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 18.4% more expensive than St. Louis; housing rents differ by 88% (148.6 vs 79.0). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $63,357 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) | New York | St. Louis | New York vs St. Louis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 95.1 | +18.4% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 100.0 | +10.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 79.0 | +88.1% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 69.9 | +81.7% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 98.6 | +7.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 91.0 | +24.7% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in St. Louis | $42,238 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in St. Louis | $84,475 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in St. Louis | $126,713 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.