Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Lake St. Louis, Missouri


The cost of living in Lake St. Louis, Missouri is 49.2% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $96,499 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Lake St. Louis
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Lake St. Louis, MO
Compared to Carlsbad, Lake St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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