Cost of Living Calculator - St. Louis, Missouri vs Backus, Minnesota


The cost of living in Backus, Minnesota is 4.4% cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $71,735 in Backus, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Backus, Minnesota is cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
21% cheaper in Backus
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs Backus, MN
Compared to St. Louis, Backus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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