Poplar Bluff, Missouri vs. St. Marys, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Marys, Pennsylvania is 3.8% more expensive than Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $85,145 in St. Marys, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Marys, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Poplar Bluff, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
25% more expensive in St. Marys
than in Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Poplar Bluff, MO vs. St. Marys, PA
Compared to Poplar Bluff, St. Marys is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher