Austin, Texas vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 36.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,933 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Austin, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower