Palo Alto, California vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 80.9% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $76,433 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Palo Alto, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.9% 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
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower