What is a pro or con of living in St. Louis, Missouricompared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 24% cheaper in St. Louis.

What salary do I need to live in St. Louis, Missouri copmared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $20,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania could decrease to $17,998 in St. Louis, Missouri (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PITTSBURGH vs. ST. LOUIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 10.0% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $17,998 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. St. Louis, MO

Compared to Pittsburgh, St. Louis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

19.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.4% lower

Commute

6.6% lower

Health

5.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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