Palm Desert, California vs. St. Charles, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Charles, Missouri is 25.4% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $67,117 in St. Charles, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Charles, Missouri is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in St. Charles
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. St. Charles, MO
Compared to Palm Desert, St. Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.