St. Louis, Missouri vs. West Orange, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Orange, New Jersey is 60.7% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $265,157 in West Orange, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Orange, New Jersey is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
241% more expensive in West Orange
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. West Orange, NJ
Compared to St. Louis, West Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.7% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  241.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  47.4% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% higher