Lake St. Louis, Missouri vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 1.2% more expensive than Lake St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $303,582 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Lake St. Louis, Missouri
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% more expensive in Dallas
than in Lake St. Louis, Missouri
Lake St. Louis, MO vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Lake St. Louis, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher