South Portland, Maine vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 24.4% cheaper than South Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $37,797 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in South Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than South Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in St. Louis
than in South Portland, Maine
South Portland, ME vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to South Portland, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower