Columbus, Ohio vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 4.3% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $95,718 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Columbus, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher