Cost of Living Calculator - St. Louis, Missouri vs Desert Hot Springs, California


The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 32.6% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $99,486 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to St. Louis, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher

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