Quick answer
Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 10.9% less expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 39% (79.0 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $84,135 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | St. Louis | Sacramento | St. Louis vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 106.7 | -10.9% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 105.2 | -4.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 130.2 | -39.3% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 151.3 | -53.8% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 100.3 | -1.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 101.3 | -10.1% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in Sacramento | $56,090 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in Sacramento | $112,180 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in Sacramento | $168,270 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.