Cost of Living Calculator - Lexington, Kentucky vs St. Louis, Missouri


The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 8.6% cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $100,519 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs St. Louis, MO
Compared to Lexington, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower

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