Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 52.2% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $23,895 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Joplin
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% lower
      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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower