Cost of Living Calculator - St. Louis, Missouri vs California, Maryland


The cost of living in California, Maryland is 24.1% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $105,460 in California, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Maryland is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in California
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs California, MD
Compared to St. Louis, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% higher
      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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher

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