Malvern, Arkansas vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 24.2% more expensive than Malvern, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $69,538 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Malvern, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Malvern, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Malvern, Arkansas
Malvern, AR vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Malvern, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower