Sacramento, California vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 32.0% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $20,403 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Sacramento, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower