What is a pro or con of living in St. Louis, Missouricompared to Columbus, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 8% more expensive in St. Louis.

What salary do I need to live in St. Louis, Missouri copmared to Columbus, Mississippi?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbus, Mississippi should increase to $55,728 in St. Louis, Missouri (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBUS vs. ST. LOUIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbus, Mississippi vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 11.5% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $55,728 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Columbus, Mississippi

Columbus, MS vs. St. Louis, MO

Compared to Columbus, St. Louis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.5% higher

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Renter

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Food

2.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

9.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.4% higher

Commute

41.5% higher

Health

10.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbus, Mississippi vs. St. Louis, Missouri

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