Shenandoah, Iowa vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 19.0% more expensive than Shenandoah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $65,446 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Shenandoah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Shenandoah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Shenandoah, Iowa
Shenandoah, IA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Shenandoah, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  65.0% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower