At Home

With a welcoming Midwest vibe and an attractive cost of living, it’s no wonder nearly 3 million people call St. Louis home. Not only is the living easy, it’s also one of the most beautiful and affordable places to live in the U.S. according to Travel & Leisure. Consider that the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in St. Louis is $940. Then think about spending nearly three times that for a one bedroom in New York or Palo Alto.

Median Rent and Home Prices

One BRTwo BRHome
Palo Alto$2,895$3,895$3.2 million
San Francisco$2,995$4,095$1.3 million
New York$3,475$3,900$711,531
Boston$2,700$3,290$706,189
Chicago$1,723$1,911$286,482
Philadelphia$1,395$1,700$221,987
St. Louis$940$1,299$166,804
All figures represent median rent and home prices according to Zillow.com as of June 2023.