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Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 90.4 in Oklahoma City, OK in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 5.2% more expensive than Oklahoma City; housing rents differ by 7% (79.0 vs 73.9). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $71,309 buys in Oklahoma City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | St. Louis | Oklahoma City | St. Louis vs Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 90.4 | +5.2% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 93.8 | +6.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 73.9 | +7.0% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 74.1 | -5.6% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 95.5 | +3.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 92.8 | -1.9% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in Oklahoma City | $47,539 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in Oklahoma City | $95,078 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in Oklahoma City | $142,617 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.