San Mateo, California vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 67.0% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $75,902 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in St. Louis
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to San Mateo, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.0% 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
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% lower