Cost of Living in St. Louis, MO
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
94.1
100 = national avg
-5.9 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$41,386
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$97,822
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing102.4
Food92.3
Transportation84.9
Healthcare93.8
Utilities95.8
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 St. Louis is 94.1, which is 5.9% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 102.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,386 per year to cover basic expenses.