San Francisco, California vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 66.1% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $22,709 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in St. Louis
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to San Francisco, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.1% 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
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  37.7% lower
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% lower