St. Louis, Missouri vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 119.0% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $109,492 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
627% more expensive in Irvine
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to St. Louis, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.0% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  647.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher