Columbia, Missouri vs. Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake St. Louis, Missouri is 11.1% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $55,568 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Lake St. Louis
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Lake St. Louis, MO
Compared to Columbia, Lake St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher