Moving from Portland to St. Louis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Portland lifestyle in St. Louis, you'd need to earn:
$62,548/year
▼ $12,452 less than you make now
| Category | Portland | St. Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $62,548 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$5,467 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$3,878 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$907 |
| State Tax | -$6,254 | -$2,764 |
| Take-Home Pay | $54,895 | $49,532 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -9.8% in St. Louis
- Housing is -36.9% in St. Louis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $2,904/year in taxes in St. Louis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,719 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Portland to St. Louis
| Your Portland Salary | St. Louis Equivalent | Difference | St. Louis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,016 | -$5,984 | $27,948 |
| $50,000 | $42,570 | -$7,430 | $34,419 |
| $60,000 | $51,064 | -$8,936 | $40,844 |
| $75,000 | $62,548 | -$12,452 | $49,532 |
| $100,000 | $83,543 | -$16,457 | $63,408 |
| $150,000 | $124,815 | -$25,185 | $90,374 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Portland and St. Louis Compare
Housing (37% cheaper in St. Louis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in St. Louis rents for $990/month compared to $1,550/month in Portland. Median home prices: $235,000 in St. Louis vs $510,000 in Portland.
Taxes
Oregon has a progressive state income tax from 4.8% to 9.9%. Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to St. Louis would save you about $2,904/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
St. Louis's overall cost of living is 9.8% lower than Portland, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Portland: 105.4, St. Louis: 95.1.
Plan Your Move
Get Free Moving Quotes
Compare rates from licensed movers for your Portland to St. Louis move. Average cost: $4,000–$9,000.
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 →