San Jose, California vs. Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake St. Louis, Missouri is 53.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $88,195 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Lake St. Louis
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Lake St. Louis, MO
Compared to San Jose, Lake St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.6% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  39.4% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower