What is a pro or con of living in Manhattan, New Yorkcompared to St. Louis, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 653% more expensive in Manhattan.

What salary do I need to live in Manhattan, New York copmared to St. Louis, Missouri?

A salary of $100,000 in St. Louis, Missouri should increase to $267,715 in Manhattan, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ST. LOUIS vs. MANHATTAN
Cost of Living Comparison

St. Louis, Missouri vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 167.7% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $267,715 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
653% more expensive in Manhattan
than in St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis, MO vs. Manhattan, NY

Compared to St. Louis, Manhattan is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

167.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

26.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

940.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

56.9% higher

Commute

63.5% higher

Health

33.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

58.1% higher

Cost of Food

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St. Louis, Missouri vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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