Mercer Island, Washington vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 70.7% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $21,940 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Mercer Island, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.7% 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
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.9% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% lower