Seattle, Washington vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 50.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $123,212 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Seattle, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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)
  83.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.2% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% lower