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


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 49.3% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $74,667 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
247% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to St. Louis, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.3% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  206.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher

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