St. Louis, Missouri vs. Arlington, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Texas is 21.9% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $41,198 in Arlington, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Texas is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Arlington
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Arlington, TX
Compared to St. Louis, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher