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 $1,000. 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$3,200$4,000$3.6 million
San Francisco$2,891$4,380$1.3 million
Boston$2,650$3,218$793,819
New York$3,700$4,000$796,665
Chicago$1,798$2,119$315,024
Philadelphia$1,400$1,486$233,095
St. Louis$1,000$1,350$187,427
All figures represent median rent and home prices according to Zillow.com as of June 2025.