City comparison
No. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 352 in St Louis, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 376, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
St Louis is cheaper. Median rent is $997 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
The income gap between St Louis and Frisco is significant: $56,160 median household versus $150,212. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $997 in St Louis and $2,014 in Frisco.
Frisco is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. St Louis makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Frisco is the stronger move.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. St Louis at $997 average has pockets that run $797 and others at $1,397: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
St Louis and Frisco are 530 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $997 a month in St Louis to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $1,017 a month (102%).
Median household income goes from $56,160 in St Louis to $150,212 in Frisco, up $94,052 (167%).
The crime index goes from 352 in St Louis to 43 in Frisco, down 309 points (88%).
The move
Frisco and St Louis are 530 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $997 a month in St Louis, down $1,017 a month (50%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $56,160 in St Louis, down $94,052 (63%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 352 in St Louis, up 309 points (719%).
St Louis, MO
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Frisco, TX
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Rent
50% cheaper
St Louis rent is 50% cheaper than Frisco
St Louis
Winner$997/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $997 a month in St Louis versus $2,014 in Frisco, so St Louis is 50% cheaper. That's roughly $1,017/month back in your pocket ($12,204/year). Over five years that's $61,020 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in Frisco, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, St Louis is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
167% higher
Frisco's median income is 167% higher than St Louis
St Louis
$56,160
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $56,160 in St Louis, so typical pay runs 167% higher in Frisco (about $94,052 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Frisco is the stronger labor market on paper. St Louis can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
88% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 88% lower than St Louis
St Louis
352 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 352 in St Louis (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 88% lower in Frisco. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Frisco is the easier city. St Louis can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
25% more comfortable
Frisco weather is 25% more comfortable than St Louis
St Louis
58°F avg · 67°F highs · comfort 80/100
Frisco
Winner68°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
St Louis averages about 58°F (67°F highs); Frisco averages about 68°F (76°F highs). St Louis averages around 58°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Frisco sits near 68°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Frisco scores 25% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose St Louis if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to St Louis
St Louis is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 50% cheaper here at about $997 a month. Choose St Louis if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside plus year-round outdoor access
It is also a match for career-focused movers who want salary upside and year-round outdoor access. Median household income runs 167% higher ($150,212), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 68°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Frisco is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 88% lower than St Louis (43 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Bottom line
Neither city is a free pass on neighborhood choice, but Frisco leads on safety (86/100 vs 22/100 in St Louis). Typical rent is $2,014 in Frisco and $997 in St Louis; do not assume the cheaper lease buys the calmer blocks.
St Louis rent at $997/month is still below Frisco's $2,014, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $997 in St Louis and $2,014 in Frisco.
Frisco is ahead on safety (86/100 vs 22/100); St Louis is still viable when you have a vetted ZIP there and $997/month rent plus $56,160 income fit your budget better than the safety margin.
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