Cost of Living in Saint Louis
Summary of cost of living in Saint Louis, MO, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,283.6$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,217.8$, excluding rent.
- Saint Louis is 34.0% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Saint Louis is, on average, 66.7% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 22.50 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.20 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.09 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.50 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.93 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.79 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.89 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.47 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.98 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.46 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.05 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.50 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.93 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.99 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.60 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.86 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.79 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.76 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.44 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.40 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.12 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.06 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 7.45 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 78.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.50 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 2.99 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,000.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,201.92 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 251.62 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 56.69 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 72.73 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.50 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.00 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,303.33 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 23,800.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 55.00 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 42.83 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 103.00 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 133.33 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,397.08 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 971.88 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,350.00 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,960.00 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 174.61 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 171.01 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,457.70 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.42 |
Prices in Saint Louis, Missouri
This city had 525 entries in the past 12 months by 57 different contributors.
Last update: 3 July 2025
Last update: 3 July 2025
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