Santa Clara, California vs. Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake St. Louis, Missouri is 57.5% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $31,838 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Lake St. Louis
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Lake St. Louis, MO
Compared to Santa Clara, Lake St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.5% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower