What is a pro or con of living in St. Louis, Missouricompared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

Transportation is 30% more expensive in St. Louis.

What salary do I need to live in St. Louis, Missouri copmared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

A salary of $77,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $78,326 in St. Louis, Missouri (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WINSTON SALEM vs. ST. LOUIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 1.7% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,326 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
30% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. St. Louis, MO

Compared to Winston Salem, St. Louis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

14.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.7% lower

Commute

30.5% higher

Health

2.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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