Santee, South Carolina vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 4.6% more expensive than Santee, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,276 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Santee, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Santee, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
60% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Santee, South Carolina
Santee, SC vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Santee, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher