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Cost of Living in Lake St. Clair, MO

Population: 670 | Missouri

91
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Lake St. Clair is 9% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
72
Home Values
95
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Lake St. Clair, MO: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 91, Lake St. Clair, MO is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 9% cheaper than the national average and 17% above the Missouri state average of 75. Lake St. Clair is a small community of 670 residents.

The median household income in Lake St. Clair is $80,392, which is 7% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the St. Louis, MO-IL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$80,392
vs US Median ($75,149)
+7%

Housing

Median Home Value
$219,300
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$870/mo

Everyday Prices in Lake St. Clair

BLS Average Prices for the St. Louis, MO-IL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.03
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-1% vs US
🥚
$2.47
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-1% vs US
🥛
$3.97
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-1% vs US
🍞
$1.83
Bread (white)
per lb
-1% vs US
🍗
$4.09
Chicken breast
per lb
-1% vs US
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-19% vs US

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