Acton, Massachusetts vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 44.9% cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $27,548 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Acton, Massachusetts
Acton, MA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Acton, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.6% lower