California, Maryland vs. Ballwin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ballwin, Missouri is 2.8% more expensive than California, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $77,120 in Ballwin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ballwin, Missouri is more expensive than California, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Ballwin
than in California, Maryland
California, MD vs. Ballwin, MO
Compared to California, Ballwin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower