What is a pro or con of living in St. Louis, Missouricompared to Blackwater, Missouri?

Childcare is 68% more expensive in St. Louis.

What salary do I need to live in St. Louis, Missouri copmared to Blackwater, Missouri?

A salary of $100,000 in Blackwater, Missouri should increase to $100,854 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.

BLACKWATER vs. ST. LOUIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Blackwater, Missouri vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 0.9% more expensive than Blackwater, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $100,854 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Blackwater, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Blackwater, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
68% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Blackwater, Missouri

Blackwater, MO vs. St. Louis, MO

Compared to Blackwater, St. Louis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

122.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.6% lower

Commute

33.6% higher

Health

23.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Blackwater, Missouri vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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