Moving from St. Louis, MO to Centennial, CO

Relocating 836 mi from St. Louis to Centennial is a 15h 2m drive through 3 state(s). At long-haul distance the move touches nearly every household line item β€” rent or mortgage, utilities, tax withholding, climate load. This page sets the two cities side by side on each data layer.

836 mi Β· 15h 2m by car Β· MO β†’ KS β†’ CO

COL +11.2% Ξ” -7.8Β°F annual

Distance & route

Driving
836 mi
Drive time
15h 2m
States
3
Fuel (25 mpg)
34 gal
Route throughMO β†’ KS β†’ CO
Primary highwaysI 70, US 40, US 24
Major cities en routeColumbia, Independence, Lee S Summit, Kansas City, Overland Park

Route via OSRM driving profile. Actual time varies with traffic and season.

Cost of living

St. LouisCentennialU.S. avg
All items (RPP)95.088105.782100.0
Rents69.92187.856100.0
Goods99.996100.957100.0
Services79.024146.919100.0

Centennial runs about 11.2% more expensive overall than St. Louis β€” RPP 95.088 β†’ 105.782.

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (MSA-level Β· MSA-level); 2024.

Housing prices

St. Louis β€” typical home
β€”
Centennial β€” typical home
$649,086
Centennial β€” typical rent
$2,121/mo

YoY change: St. Louis β€”, Centennial -2.8%. Snapshot: 2026-03. Data provided by Zillow.

Climate

1991–2020 normalsSt. LouisCentennial
Annual avg temperature58Β°F50Β°F
January avg low25Β°F19Β°F
July avg high90Β°F87Β°F
Annual snowfallβ€”β€”
Annual precipitation43.9"15.0"

Expect 7.8Β°F colder year-round on the NOAA 1991–2020 normals.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (stations: ST LOUIS SCI CTR, MO US, DENVER CENTENNIAL AP, CO US).

Demographics

ACS 5-year 2023St. LouisCentennial
Population293,109107,386
Median household income$55,279$128,167
Median age36.641.8
Bachelor's degree or higher22%37%
Avg household size2.032.59

Expect median household income to rise 11.2% β€” $55,279 β†’ $128,167 per ACS 5-year estimates (2023).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2023.

Jobs & wages

St. Louis MSA β€” median wage
$47,490
Centennial MSA β€” median wage
$58,490
St. Louis MSA β€” employment
1,325,480
Centennial MSA β€” employment
1,590,330

Top occupations in Centennial MSA

OccupationEmploymentMedian wage
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 173,910 $49,000
Sales and Related Occupations 172,890 $48,280
Business and Financial Operations Occupations 164,250 $84,370
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 140,150 $36,010
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 129,510 $45,350

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

Moving between Missouri and Colorado

Missouri income tax
4.7% top marginal
Colorado income tax
4.4% top marginal

State income-tax top marginal rates are from the Tax Foundation, updated annually. Check Colorado's DMV for the current deadline to transfer driver license and vehicle registration after establishing residency. Consult a tax professional for your specific filing situation β€” state tax treatment depends on residency, sourcing, and reciprocity agreements.

Best time to move

Moving companies typically charge 20–30% more between Memorial Day and Labor Day (peak season). October through April offers the lowest rates and better mover availability.

To avoid mid-semester school transfers, most U.S. families schedule moves between mid-June and mid-August. Public school calendars typically run late August or early September through late May or early June.

Winter driving along this route

  • Mountain passes on I-70 west of Denver and on I-25 near Raton can close for snow November through April β€” check CDOT alerts before departure.

State DOT 511 phone or web services provide real-time road conditions year-round.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to move from St. Louis to Centennial?

Moving companies usually charge 20–30% less between October and April (off-peak). Memorial Day through Labor Day is peak pricing. For a 836 mi drive, weather on the route matters too β€” see the timing section above for state-specific winter warnings.

How does household income compare in St. Louis vs Centennial?

Median household income on the Census ACS 5-year (2023) is $128,167 in Centennial vs $55,279 in St. Louis β€” a 131.9% higher figure. Compare this against the cost-of-living gap above when budgeting.

Is Centennial more expensive than St. Louis?

Based on BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), overall price level in Centennial is 11.2% higher than St. Louis (105.782 vs 95.088, U.S. average = 100). Rent and services typically carry most of this gap.

How does the job market in Centennial compare to St. Louis?

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics show median wages of $58,490 in the Centennial MSA vs $47,490 in the St. Louis MSA, on total employment of 1,590,330 and 1,325,480 respectively. Top occupations on the destination side appear in the Jobs & wages section above.

How far is Centennial, CO from St. Louis, MO?

The driving distance is 836 mi and the route typically takes 15h 2m via I 70 and US 40. The trip crosses 3 state(s). Actual time varies with traffic and season.

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City profiles: St. Louis, MO Β· Centennial, CO.

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