Waco, Texas vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 4.8% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $78,612 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Waco, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher