| Cost of Living Index | St. Louis, MO | Billings, MT | U.S. Avg | Difference |
| Miscellaneous | 94.5 | 102 | 100 | 7.50 (7.9% more) |
100 = US Average. Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.
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Our cost of living calculator assumes people spend around 19% of their income on miscellaneous expenses. We broke down that 19% as follows:
Restaurant meals and prepared food includes all meals (including tips) at fast food, take-out, delivery, concession stands, buffet and cafeteria, at full-service restaurants, and at vending machines and mobile vendors.
Clothing and services includes dry cleaning and laundry, shoe repair, alterations and repairs, sewing materials, clothing rental and storage, watches, jewelry and repairs.
Entertainment includes fees and admissions for sporting and concert events, club memberships and lessons, media hardware and subscriptions (including video games), musical instruments, pets, toys, hobbies, exercise and sports equipment, boats and camping equipment, RVs, bicycles.
Personal care products and services includes products for the hair, dental hygiene, shaving, cosmetics, haircuts and styling.
Reading includes newspaper and magazine subscriptions (including digital), e-books and digital reading material.
Education includes tuition, fees and supplies for public and private schools, including nursery, elementary, high school, colleges and universities.
Tobacco products and smoking supplies includes cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes and vaping devices, loose and chewing tobacco.
Additional Miscellaneous includes credit card and checking fees, finance charges, legal and accounting fees, unions dues, occupational licenses.
Entertainment is further divided into the following categories: