Richmond, Virginia vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 13.9% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $37,004 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Richmond, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower