Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs St. Louis, Michigan


The cost of living in St. Louis, Michigan is 31.0% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $34,524 in St. Louis, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Michigan is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs St._Louis, MI
Compared to Philadelphia, St._Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower

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