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CHICAGO vs. ST. LOUIS
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Chicago, Illinois vs. St. Louis, Missouri
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is
23.0%
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$73,152
in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Chicago, St. Louis is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
23.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
49.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.2% higher
Commute
28.9% lower
Health
6.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
11.9% lower
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