Montgomery, Illinois vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 15.6% cheaper than Montgomery, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,194 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Montgomery, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Montgomery, Illinois
Montgomery, IL vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Montgomery, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower