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Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 95.1 in St. Louis, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 16.9% more expensive than St. Louis; housing rents differ by 91% (151.3 vs 79.0). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $64,172 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) | Seattle | St. Louis | Seattle vs St. Louis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 95.1 | +16.9% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 100.0 | +4.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 79.0 | +91.5% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 69.9 | +32.7% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 98.6 | +8.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 91.0 | +19.9% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in St. Louis | $42,781 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in St. Louis | $85,562 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in St. Louis | $128,344 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.