Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 19.6% cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $40,224 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Hershey, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower