Waterloo, Iowa vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 14.9% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $68,917 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Waterloo, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  53.2% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower