Santa Clara, California vs. St. Charles, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Charles, Missouri is 60.8% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $19,587 in St. Charles, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Charles, Missouri is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in St. Charles
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. St. Charles, MO
Compared to Santa Clara, St. Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.8% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower