Burlington, North Carolina vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 4.2% more expensive than Burlington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,452 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Burlington, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Burlington, North Carolina
Burlington, NC vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Burlington, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower