Decatur, Alabama vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 2.9% more expensive than Decatur, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $102,861 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Decatur, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Decatur, Alabama
Decatur, AL vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Decatur, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher