St. Louis Metro Area, MO Cost of Living


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St. Louis cost of living score
88.8
Less expensive
11.2% lower
than the US average
3.7% higher
than the Missouri average
St. Louis Misso Metro Area, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.2% lower than the U.S. average and 3.7% lower than the average for Missouri.

St. Louis Metro Area, MO

Housing costs in St. Louis?
A typical home costs $222,100, which is 34.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.6% more expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in St. Louis costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.0% more than the state average of $950.

Can I afford St. Louis?
To live comfortably in St. Louis Misso Metro Area, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $42,480 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about St. Louis?
The cost of living in St. Louis, MO Metro Area is substantially lower than the US average. The median value for a house is $222,100, which is significantly less than the US average of $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living in St. Louis is 88.8 compared to a national average of 100, making it an affordable location to live in. This makes St. Louis an attractive option for those looking for more affordable housing options without compromising on quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSt. LouisMissouriUnited States
  88.885.6100.0
  96.194.9100
  96.5104.3100.0
  69.566.5100.0
  $222,100$212,300$338,100
  96.2%98.5%100.0%
  96.786.2100.0
  107.785.6100.0

   100=National Average

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