St. Louis, Missouri vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 61.8% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $43,683 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm 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
299% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to St. Louis, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.8% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  259.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher