Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 7.8% cheaper than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $133,685 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Martinsburg, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower