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Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 94.7 in Pittsburgh, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 0.4% more expensive than Pittsburgh; housing rents differ by 10% (79.0 vs 72.0). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $74,671 buys in Pittsburgh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | St. Louis | Pittsburgh | St. Louis vs Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 94.7 | +0.4% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 100.7 | -0.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 72.0 | +9.8% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 107.7 | -35.1% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 97.7 | +0.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 92.4 | -1.5% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in Pittsburgh | $49,781 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in Pittsburgh | $99,561 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in Pittsburgh | $149,342 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.