Jersey City, New Jersey vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 42.7% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $91,634 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Jersey City, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower