Champaign, Illinois vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 4.4% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,547 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Champaign, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  41.9% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower