Irvine, California vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 58.5% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $20,762 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Irvine, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.5% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower