Alexandria, Virginia vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 41.1% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $22,399 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Alexandria, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower