Riverside, California vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 38.3% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $43,169 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Riverside, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower