Berkeley, California vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 65.3% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $6,941 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Berkeley, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower