Indianapolis, Indiana vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 2.6% cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $97,409 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Indianapolis, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% lower
      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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower