State College, Pennsylvania vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 17.6% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $61,778 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in St. Louis
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to State College, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  35.7% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower