Charlotte, North Carolina vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 17.1% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,359 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Charlotte, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower