Chico, California vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 27.8% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $36,114 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. St._Louis, MO
Compared to Chico, St._Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower