Centralia, Illinois vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 13.3% more expensive than Centralia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $81,567 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Centralia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Centralia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Centralia, Illinois
Centralia, IL vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Centralia, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% higher
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower