Costa Mesa, California vs. Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake St. Louis, Missouri is 43.9% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $61,744 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Lake St. Louis
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Lake St. Louis, MO
Compared to Costa Mesa, Lake St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower