Modesto, California vs. Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake St. Louis, Missouri is 13.1% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $69,487 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Lake St. Louis
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Lake St. Louis, MO
Compared to Modesto, Lake St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher