Brownsville, Texas vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 12.7% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,335 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Brownsville, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% higher
      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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.0% higher