🇺🇸 MO, United States · #84 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Saint Louis

Close to the United States average

Ranked #84 of 538 cities · More expensive than 84.4% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Saint Louis

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 815/mo USD 611/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 1,420/mo USD 1,065/mo 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-0.1% Average
Rent
-15.4% Affordable
Groceries
+10.9% Expensive
Restaurants
-6.8% Average
Purchasing Power
+11.4% Strong

Living in Saint Louis: What to Expect

Saint Louis is average by global standards (ranked #84 of 538 cities). It is 0.1% cheaper than the United States average, based on 74 cities.

Groceries are expensive, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

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