Madison, Wisconsin vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 18.4% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $40,779 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Madison, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower