Dayton, Ohio vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 16.3% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $87,236 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Dayton, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower