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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 St. Peters, MO — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from St. Louis, MO area

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You'd spend $1.2K/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $164.0K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from St. Louis, MO-IL area
Overall Cost
↑ 15.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,168
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$14.0K
Per year

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

St. Peters, MO

Population:59K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$314K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:116
Median Home:$512K

St. Peters, MO

The Show-Me State

59K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Missouri, this city has a population of 59K residents.

Raleigh, NC

The Tar Heel State

474K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Research Triangle
  • •State capital
  • •Major university town

Major Industries

TechnologyResearchEducationGovernment

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: St. Peters, MO vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 52.0%
St. Peters, MO
$1,625
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$844
more
📦Other
↑ 10.1%
St. Peters, MO
$1,550
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$157
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 9.5%
St. Peters, MO
$1,173
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$111
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 16.2%
St. Peters, MO
$517
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$83.72
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 2.9%
St. Peters, MO
$932
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$26.89
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 3.9%
St. Peters, MO
$526
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$20.46
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$869
To$1,570
↑ $701
1 Bed
From$902
To$1,640
↑ $738
2 Bed
From$1,107
To$1,800
↑ $693
3 Bed
From$1,427
To$2,255
↑ $828
St. Peters, MOZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,100–$1,100/mo

Raleigh, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,400–$1,880/mo

💡 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.

$6,323
Monthly in St. Peters, MO
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,244
Difference

Home Values

St. Peters
Raleigh
$314K
Median Value
$512K
↑ +1.3%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +36.7%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$314K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 63% more expensive than St. Peters

Calculate payment - St. PetersCalculate payment - Raleigh

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $804
Per year
Monthly Difference
$67.00
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.5%
Rate difference

St. Peters, 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

Raleigh, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Additional Tax Information

St. Peters, MO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.0%

Raleigh, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

💡 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

St. Peters
Raleigh
54 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
38%
Good Air Days
61.7%
99 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌡🫨
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
39 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
39 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Missouri and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

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