Buffalo, New York vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 6.6% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $98,091 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Buffalo, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher