Lake St. Louis, Missouri vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 29.7% more expensive than Lake St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $194,489 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Lake St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Austin
than in Lake St. Louis, Missouri
Lake St. Louis, MO vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Lake St. Louis, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower