Muscatine, Iowa vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 10.1% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $83,691 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
58% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Muscatine, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% higher
      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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  58.4% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower