What is a pro or con of living in St. Louis, Missouricompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 75% cheaper in St. Louis.

What salary do I need to live in St. Louis, Missouri copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $87,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $47,775 in St. Louis, Missouri (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.

WASHINGTON vs. ST. LOUIS
Cost of Living Comparison

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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 45.1% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $47,775 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, 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
75% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. St. Louis, MO

Compared to Washington, St. Louis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

79.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.6% lower

Commute

27.2% lower

Health

2.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.6% lower

Cost of Food

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

Cost of Living Comparison

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