San Diego, California vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 53.5% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $26,045 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Joplin
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to San Diego, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower