St. Louis, Missouri vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 103.5% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $81,403 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
382% more expensive in Queens
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Queens, NY
Compared to St. Louis, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.5% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  421.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.1% higher
  Commute
  91.4% higher
  Health
  35.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.5% higher