Cost of Living in St. Louis city, MO

Modeled annual cost: $41,860.

Median family income: $75,720.

Affordability Snapshot

MO County Median

$43,629

State Rank

99thMost expensive counties in MO out of 115See Missouri county rankings

Median Income

$75,720

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in St. Louis city, MO.

$10,358 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$41,860

Per year

  • Housing:$10,358
  • Transport:$9,269
  • Taxes:$7,609
  • Healthcare:$4,996
  • Food:$4,892
  • Other Costs:$4,735
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Missouri

1St. Francois County, MO
$40,306
2Washington County, MO
$40,420
3Pemiscot County, MO
$40,690
4Dunklin County, MO
$40,700
5Wright County, MO
$41,275

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Cost of Living in St. Louis city, MO (2026)