Joshua Tree, California vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 20.3% cheaper than Joshua Tree, California.

You would need a salary of $39,875 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Joshua Tree, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Joshua Tree, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Joshua Tree, California
Joshua_Tree, CA vs. St._Louis, MO
Compared to Joshua_Tree, St._Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower