Elmwood, Illinois vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 5.1% more expensive than Elmwood, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,541 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmwood, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Elmwood, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Elmwood, Illinois
Elmwood, IL vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Elmwood, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower