St. Louis, MO Cost of Living


113 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

St. Louis cost of living score
84.1
Less expensive
15.9% lower
than the US average
1.8% lower
than the Missouri average
St. Louis, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.9% lower than the U.S. average and 1.8% higher than the average for Missouri.

St. Louis, MO

Housing costs in St. Louis?
A typical home costs $155,100, which is 54.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.9% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in St. Louis costs $1,020 per month, which is 28.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.9% more than the state average of $950.

Can I afford St. Louis?
To live comfortably in St. Louis, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $29,880 for a family, and $32,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about St. Louis?
St. Louis, Missouri boasts both affordability and exciting attractions - allowing you to get the best out of your money. Homeowners can find plenty of housing options ranging from low cost single family homes to high end townhouses - while renters have access to even more attractive deals now than ever before. Furthermore, groceries and transportation expenses are relatively low when compared with other parts of the country - making St. Louis a great option if you want stick within budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSt. LouisMissouriUnited States
  84.185.6100.0
  95.394.9100
  93.6104.3100.0
  53.266.5100.0
  $155,100$212,300$338,100
  95.8%98.5%100.0%
  98.586.2100.0
  91.985.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for St. Louis
    See all (113)

I'm 65 and lived here my entire life. Growing up in St. Louis I've learned there is a like to like about it. Lots of first class Hospitals and Doctors, LOTS of great  More

   |    Reply

This is an outsider's perspective on St. Louis. Sometimes a fresh perspective looking in from the outside is helpful. I don't live there as of this writing (Dec 22) but  More

   |    Reply

Over 2 years ago

I have travelled extensively and have lived in several other cities around the country. I chose to live in St. Louis city because it has many big city amenities with an  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of St. Louis

Crime
Compare St. Louis, MO cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in St. Louis, Missouri to any other city in the US.