Charleston, West Virginia vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 2.2% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $122,670 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
13% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Charleston, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher