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Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 3.1% less expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 24% (79.0 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $77,421 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | St. Louis | Raleigh | St. Louis vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 98.2 | -3.1% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 96.6 | +3.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 103.5 | -23.6% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 89.0 | -21.4% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 98.2 | +0.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 97.0 | -6.2% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in Raleigh | $51,614 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in Raleigh | $103,228 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in Raleigh | $154,841 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.