Alabaster, Alabama vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 14.2% cheaper than Alabaster, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $42,894 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Alabaster, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Alabaster, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Alabaster, Alabama
Alabaster, AL vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Alabaster, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower