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ST. LOUIS vs. CHICAGO
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St. Louis, Missouri vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
29.9%
more expensive
than St. Louis, Missouri.
You would need a salary of
$1,045,357
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Chicago
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to St. Louis, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
29.9% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
2.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
98.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.1% lower
Commute
40.6% higher
Health
6.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
13.5% higher
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