St. Louis, Missouri vs. Nome, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nome, Alaska is 40.5% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $70,254 in Nome, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nome, Alaska is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Nome
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Nome, AK
Compared to St. Louis, Nome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  99.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  94.6% higher
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  38.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher