Cost of living in Wentzville

Wentzville, United States is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1956 for one person and $4210 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Wentzville compared to other cities?

Wentzville is 37% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Wentzville compare to your city?

Wentzville is 3% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in Wentzville is, on average, 5% lower than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in Wentzville?

Who is Wentzville a good fit for?

Wentzville is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Wentzville so expensive?

The primary reason for Wentzville's high cost of living is the significant expense associated with rent and utilities. This factor greatly influences overall monthly expenses.

Is food expensive in Wentzville?

Food costs in Wentzville are relatively affordable, being 4% lower than the European benchmark. This can provide some relief in overall living expenses.

Is public transport affordable in Wentzville?

Public transport in Wentzville is quite affordable, being 24% lower than the European benchmark. This makes it a viable option for many residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1956 $
Without Rent
658 $
Rent & Utilities
1299 $
Food
456 $
Transport
57 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
5215 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
44.4K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 12 $
Dinner 38.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.75 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.53 $
Capuccino 4.08 $
Coke, 330ml 2.69 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.97 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.88 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.05 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.34 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.22 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.17 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.3 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.52 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.25 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.16 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.54 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.63 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.49 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.29 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.43 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.88 $
Cigarette pack 6.93 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 3.4 $
Monthly Pass 70.1 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.8 $
Taxi, 8 km 14.4 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 94.1 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.46 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.19 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.89 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.1 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 130 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 202 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 74.7 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,062 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,685 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,221 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,919 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,925 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,867 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 5,215 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.71%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 44.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 11.9 $
Haircut 17.1 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 88.4 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 73.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 754 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 20,187 $

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Cayman Islands
Wentzville vs George Town (George Town is 86% more expensive)
Bahamas
Wentzville vs Nassau (Nassau is 41% more expensive) Wentzville vs Freeport (Freeport is 12% more expensive)
Vanuatu
Wentzville vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 20% more expensive) Wentzville vs Luganville (Luganville is 56% more expensive)
United States
Wentzville vs New York City (New York City is 107% more expensive) Wentzville vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 63% more expensive) Wentzville vs Chicago (Chicago is 36% more expensive) Wentzville vs Houston (Houston is 15% more expensive) Wentzville vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 21% more expensive) Wentzville vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 30% more expensive) Wentzville vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 12% more expensive) Wentzville vs San Diego (San Diego is 71% more expensive) Wentzville vs Dallas (Dallas is 30% more expensive) Wentzville vs San Jose (San Jose is 88% more expensive)
Canada
Wentzville vs Toronto (Toronto is 32% more expensive) Wentzville vs Montreal (Montreal is 0% less expensive) Wentzville vs Calgary (Calgary is 10% more expensive) Wentzville vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 14% more expensive) Wentzville vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 9% less expensive) Wentzville vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 10% less expensive) Wentzville vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 26% more expensive) Wentzville vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 35% more expensive) Wentzville vs Brampton (Brampton is 9% more expensive) Wentzville vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 10% more expensive)
Barbados
Wentzville vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 30% less expensive) Wentzville vs Holetown (Holetown is 29% less expensive)
Panama
Wentzville vs Panama City (Panama City is 29% less expensive) Wentzville vs Colon (Colon is 40% less expensive) Wentzville vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 37% less expensive) Wentzville vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 46% less expensive) Wentzville vs David (David is 57% less expensive) Wentzville vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 51% less expensive) Wentzville vs Balboa (Balboa is 36% less expensive) Wentzville vs Pacora (Pacora is 36% less expensive) Wentzville vs Chitre (Chitre is 44% less expensive) Wentzville vs Penonome (Penonome is 44% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Wentzville vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 37% less expensive) Wentzville vs Cayon (Cayon is 37% less expensive)
Cuba
Wentzville vs Havana (Havana is 48% less expensive) Wentzville vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 28% less expensive) Wentzville vs Holguin (Holguin is 35% less expensive) Wentzville vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 22% less expensive) Wentzville vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 46% less expensive) Wentzville vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 40% less expensive) Wentzville vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 20% less expensive) Wentzville vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 20% less expensive) Wentzville vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 44% less expensive) Wentzville vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 55% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Wentzville vs San Jose (San Jose is 37% less expensive) Wentzville vs Limon (Limon is 39% less expensive) Wentzville vs Liberia (Liberia is 54% less expensive) Wentzville vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 37% less expensive) Wentzville vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 35% less expensive) Wentzville vs Cartago (Cartago is 51% less expensive) Wentzville vs Heredia (Heredia is 36% less expensive) Wentzville vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 14% less expensive) Wentzville vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 33% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Wentzville vs Castries (Castries is 41% less expensive) Wentzville vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 39% less expensive)
Jamaica
Wentzville vs Kingston (Kingston is 32% less expensive) Wentzville vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 60% less expensive) Wentzville vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 48% less expensive) Wentzville vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 40% less expensive) Wentzville vs May Pen (May Pen is 58% less expensive) Wentzville vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 50% less expensive) Wentzville vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 57% less expensive) Wentzville vs Linstead (Linstead is 47% less expensive) Wentzville vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 43% less expensive) Wentzville vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 42% less expensive)
El Salvador
Wentzville vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 39% less expensive) Wentzville vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 64% less expensive) Wentzville vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 40% less expensive) Wentzville vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 45% less expensive) Wentzville vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 41% less expensive) Wentzville vs Apopa (Apopa is 41% less expensive) Wentzville vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 39% less expensive) Wentzville vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 26% less expensive) Wentzville vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 44% less expensive) Wentzville vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 55% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Wentzville vs St. John's (St. John's is 45% less expensive) Wentzville vs All Saints (All Saints is 45% less expensive)
Grenada
Wentzville vs St. George's (St. George's is 46% less expensive) Wentzville vs Grenville (Grenville is 46% less expensive)
Dominica
Wentzville vs Roseau (Roseau is 49% less expensive) Wentzville vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 42% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Wentzville vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 50% less expensive) Wentzville vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 49% less expensive)
Belize
Wentzville vs Belize City (Belize City is 55% less expensive) Wentzville vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 44% less expensive) Wentzville vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 63% less expensive) Wentzville vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 32% less expensive) Wentzville vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 20% less expensive)
Guatemala
Wentzville vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 49% less expensive) Wentzville vs Mixco (Mixco is 67% less expensive) Wentzville vs Coban (Coban is 53% less expensive) Wentzville vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 60% less expensive) Wentzville vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 54% less expensive) Wentzville vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 54% less expensive) Wentzville vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 55% less expensive) Wentzville vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 56% less expensive) Wentzville vs Flores (Flores is 56% less expensive) Wentzville vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 60% less expensive)
Honduras
Wentzville vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 58% less expensive) Wentzville vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 47% less expensive) Wentzville vs Choloma (Choloma is 69% less expensive) Wentzville vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 67% less expensive) Wentzville vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 55% less expensive) Wentzville vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 56% less expensive) Wentzville vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 63% less expensive) Wentzville vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 63% less expensive) Wentzville vs Yoro (Yoro is 62% less expensive) Wentzville vs La Lima (La Lima is 56% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Wentzville vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 59% less expensive) Wentzville vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 47% less expensive) Wentzville vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 61% less expensive) Wentzville vs Higuey (Higuey is 61% less expensive) Wentzville vs La Vega (La Vega is 71% less expensive) Wentzville vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 58% less expensive) Wentzville vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 63% less expensive) Wentzville vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 73% less expensive) Wentzville vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 68% less expensive) Wentzville vs Bonao (Bonao is 72% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Wentzville vs Managua (Managua is 60% less expensive) Wentzville vs Leon (Leon is 67% less expensive) Wentzville vs Masaya (Masaya is 64% less expensive) Wentzville vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 72% less expensive) Wentzville vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 67% less expensive) Wentzville vs Esteli (Esteli is 70% less expensive) Wentzville vs Granada (Granada is 64% less expensive) Wentzville vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 77% less expensive) Wentzville vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 66% less expensive) Wentzville vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 54% less expensive)