Irvine, California vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 54.3% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $52,515 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Irvine, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.3% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower