Tumwater, Washington vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 24.1% cheaper than Tumwater, Washington.

You would need a salary of $80,424 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Tumwater, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Tumwater, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Tumwater, Washington
Tumwater, WA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Tumwater, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower