Charleston, Illinois vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 16.8% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,547 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Charleston, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  71.6% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower