Rochester, Michigan vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 29.4% cheaper than Rochester, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $52,922 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Rochester, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Rochester, Michigan
Rochester, MI vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Rochester, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower