St. Joseph, Michigan vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 7.8% cheaper than St. Joseph, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $46,098 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than St. Joseph, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in St. Louis
than in St. Joseph, Michigan
St. Joseph, MI vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to St. Joseph, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher