Palmdale, California vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 37.1% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $62,890 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Palmdale, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower