Cary, North Carolina vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 27.5% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $36,272 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Cary, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower