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Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 95.1 in St. Louis, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 8.7% more expensive than St. Louis; housing rents differ by 53% (121.2 vs 79.0). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $69,027 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) | Phoenix | St. Louis | Phoenix vs St. Louis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 95.1 | +8.7% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 100.0 | -5.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 79.0 | +53.4% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 69.9 | +33.5% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 98.6 | +5.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 91.0 | +16.1% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in St. Louis | $46,018 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in St. Louis | $92,036 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in St. Louis | $138,054 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.