Moving from Pittsburgh to St. Louis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Pittsburgh lifestyle in St. Louis, you'd need to earn:
$75,330/year
▲ $330 more than you make now
| Category | Pittsburgh | St. Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $75,330 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,187 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,670 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,092 |
| State Tax | -$2,303 | -$3,365 |
| Take-Home Pay | $58,846 | $58,016 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +0.4% in St. Louis
- Housing is +9.7% in St. Louis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $1,047/year in taxes in St. Louis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~558 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Pittsburgh to St. Louis
| Your Pittsburgh Salary | St. Louis Equivalent | Difference | St. Louis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $40,176 | +$176 | $32,608 |
| $50,000 | $50,220 | +$220 | $40,206 |
| $60,000 | $60,264 | +$264 | $47,804 |
| $75,000 | $75,330 | +$330 | $58,016 |
| $100,000 | $100,440 | +$440 | $74,501 |
| $150,000 | $150,661 | +$661 | $106,825 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Pittsburgh and St. Louis Compare
Housing (10% more expensive in St. Louis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in St. Louis rents for $990/month compared to $1,290/month in Pittsburgh. Median home prices: $235,000 in St. Louis vs $252,000 in Pittsburgh.
Taxes
Pennsylvania has a flat 3.1% state income tax. Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to St. Louis would cost you about $1,047/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
St. Louis's overall cost of living is 0.4% higher than Pittsburgh, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Pittsburgh: 94.7, St. Louis: 95.1.
Plan Your Move
Get Free Moving Quotes
Compare rates from licensed movers for your Pittsburgh to St. Louis move. Average cost: $3,000–$7,000.
Compare Moving Quotes →Find Apartments in St. Louis
Average 1BR rent in St. Louis: $990/month. Browse available listings.
Search Apartments →High-Yield Savings
Park your moving fund in a 4.5%+ APY savings account while you plan your relocation.
Compare Savings Rates →