Boulder, Colorado vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 50.7% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $37,008 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Boulder, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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