Tempe, Arizona vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 26.6% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $55,084 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Tempe, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower