Santa Barbara, California vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 62.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $27,830 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Santa Barbara, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.0% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower