San Luis Obispo, California vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 46.5% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $19,780 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in St. Louis
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to San Luis Obispo, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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