Springfield, Illinois vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 9.7% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,325 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Springfield, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher