Sterling, Virginia vs. Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake St. Louis, Missouri is 24.7% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,448 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Lake St. Louis
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Lake St. Louis, MO
Compared to Sterling, Lake St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower