Cost of Living in St. Louis, MI
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
80.2
100 = national avg
-19.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$35,306
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$83,451
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing82.1
Food85.2
Transportation70.5
Healthcare88.2
Utilities87.6
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$742
per month
2 Bedroom
$973
per month
The overall cost of living index in St. Louis is 80.2, which is 19.8% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 82.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $35,306 per year to cover basic expenses.