Fairmont, Minnesota vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 15.5% more expensive than Fairmont, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $86,627 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Fairmont, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Fairmont, Minnesota
Fairmont, MN vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Fairmont, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  63.9% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower