Oakland, California vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 53.1% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $46,856 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Oakland, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower