Austin, Texas vs. Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake St. Louis, Missouri is 22.9% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $107,975 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Lake St. Louis
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Lake St. Louis, MO
Compared to Austin, Lake St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher