Jefferson City, Missouri vs. Joshua Tree, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joshua Tree, California is 24.3% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $62,170 in Joshua Tree, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joshua Tree, California is more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Joshua Tree
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs. Joshua Tree, CA
Compared to Jefferson City, Joshua Tree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  70.1% higher
  Health
  27.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher