Elkhart, Indiana vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 3.5% more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $51,752 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkhart, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart, IN vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Elkhart, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower