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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Pleasant Grove, UT โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Boise, ID area

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You'd save $217/month moving to St. Louis, MO

$150.0K in your current city equals $147.4K in St. Louis, MO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Salt Lake City, UT area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 2.9%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$217
Savings
Annual Impact
$2.6K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Pleasant Grove, UT

Population:37K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$575K

St. Louis, MO

Population:302K
Cost Index:97
Median Home:$145K

Pleasant Grove, UT

The Beehive State

37K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Utah, this city has a population of 37K residents.

St. Louis, MO

The Show-Me State

302K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Missouri, this city has a population of 302K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Pleasant Grove, UT vs St. Louis, MO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†“ 17.7%
Pleasant Grove, UT
$2,273
St. Louis, MO
$1,871
Difference
$402
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 7.2%
Pleasant Grove, UT
$1,500
St. Louis, MO
$1,607
Difference
$107
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 8.6%
Pleasant Grove, UT
$1,120
St. Louis, MO
$1,216
Difference
$95.81
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 19.8%
Pleasant Grove, UT
$447
St. Louis, MO
$535
Difference
$88.40
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 11.1%
Pleasant Grove, UT
$592
St. Louis, MO
$527
Difference
$65.76
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 5.4%
Pleasant Grove, UT
$900
St. Louis, MO
$949
Difference
$48.99
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

St. Louis, MO: St. Louis Earnings Tax$1,500/yr (1.0%)

Pleasant Grove, UT has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$977
To$910
โ†“ $67.00
1 Bed
From$984
To$950
โ†“ $34.00
2 Bed
From$1,135
To$1,160
โ†‘ $25.00
3 Bed
From$1,581
To$1,490
โ†“ $91.00
Pleasant Grove, UTZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,370โ€“$1,370/mo

St. Louis, MOZIP-level data

1BR range: $800โ€“$1,480/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,833
Monthly in Pleasant Grove, UT
$6,705
Monthly in St. Louis, MO
$128
Difference

Home Values

Pleasant Grove
St. Louis
$575K
Median Value
$145K
โ†‘ +3%
YoY Change
โ†“ -0.8%
โ†‘ +35.6%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +10.9%
$575K
Price Range
$38K - $302K

Homes in St. Louis are 75% less expensive than Pleasant Grove

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $654
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$54.50
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.4%
Rate difference

Pleasant Grove, UT

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Utah State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.5%
$44.3K
Take-Home Pay
$8,809/month
$105.7K

St. Louis, MO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Missouri State Tax
Effective: 5.3%
$7.9K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.0%
$44.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,755/month
$105.1K

Additional Tax Information

Pleasant Grove, UT Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.4%
Property Tax:0.6%

St. Louis, MO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.0%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Pleasant Grove
St. Louis
44 Good
Air Quality
54 Moderate
62.8%
Good Air Days
38%
88 Moderate
Climate Risk
99 High
๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐Ÿซจ
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
49 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
39 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
49 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
39 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Utah and Missouri on TaxTakeHome.com

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