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


The cost of living in Lake St. Louis, Missouri is 34.6% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $32,700 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Lake St. Louis
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs Lake St. Louis, MO
Compared to La Mesa, Lake St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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