Moving from Boston to St. Louis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Boston lifestyle in St. Louis, you'd need to earn:
$63,744/year
▼ $11,256 less than you make now
| Category | Boston | St. Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $63,744 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$5,638 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$3,952 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$924 |
| State Tax | -$3,750 | -$2,820 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,399 | $50,410 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -12.2% in St. Louis
- Housing is -46.8% in St. Louis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $401/year in taxes in St. Louis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,036 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Boston to St. Louis
| Your Boston Salary | St. Louis Equivalent | Difference | St. Louis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,435 | -$5,565 | $28,265 |
| $50,000 | $43,169 | -$6,831 | $34,872 |
| $60,000 | $51,901 | -$8,099 | $41,478 |
| $75,000 | $63,744 | -$11,256 | $50,410 |
| $100,000 | $85,577 | -$14,423 | $64,743 |
| $150,000 | $128,762 | -$21,238 | $92,886 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Boston and St. Louis Compare
Housing (47% cheaper in St. Louis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in St. Louis rents for $990/month compared to $2,950/month in Boston. Median home prices: $235,000 in St. Louis vs $825,000 in Boston.
Taxes
Massachusetts has a progressive state income tax from 5.0% to 9.0%. Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to St. Louis would save you about $401/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
St. Louis's overall cost of living is 12.2% lower than Boston, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Boston: 108.3, St. Louis: 95.1.
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