St. Charles, Missouri vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 74.2% more expensive than St. Charles, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $261,238 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Charles, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than St. Charles, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in San Diego
than in St. Charles, Missouri
St. Charles, MO vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to St. Charles, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.2% higher
      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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  37.8% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher