Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 4.7% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $52,342 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Scranton, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower