Madison, Wisconsin vs. Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake St. Louis, Missouri is 1.6% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $44,290 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in Lake St. Louis
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Lake St. Louis, MO
Compared to Madison, Lake St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower