Cost of Living in Lake St. Clair, MO
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
115.3
100 = national avg
+15.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$50,721
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$119,885
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing113.7
Food111.4
Transportation122.9
Healthcare109.2
Utilities109.6
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$995
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,218
per month
The overall cost of living index in Lake St. Clair is 115.3, which is 15.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 113.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $50,721 per year to cover basic expenses.