University City, Missouri vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 49.5% more expensive than University City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $112,131 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in University City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than University City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in University City, Missouri
University City, MO vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to University City, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  42.4% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher