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ST. LOUIS vs. AUSTIN
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St. Louis, Missouri vs. Austin, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Austin, Texas is
56.5%
more expensive
than St. Louis, Missouri.
You would need a salary of
$42,247
in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is
more expensive
than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in Austin
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Austin, TX
Compared to St. Louis, Austin is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
56.5% higher
Child Care
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Renter
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Food
1.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
219.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.4% higher
Commute
11.6% higher
Health
8.5% higher
Taxes
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Personal
6.2% higher
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