El Centro, California vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 16.2% cheaper than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $62,842 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than El Centro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in St. Louis
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to El Centro, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower