Salina, Kansas vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 11.0% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $72,154 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
61% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Salina, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  61.2% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher