Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 21.2% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $35,443 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Philadelphia, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower