Washington, District of Columbia vs. Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake St. Louis, Missouri is 33.7% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $56,328 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Lake St. Louis
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Lake St. Louis, MO
Compared to Washington, Lake St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower