Stockton, California vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 35.5% cheaper than Stockton, California.

You would need a salary of $32,266 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than Stockton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Joplin
than in Stockton, California
Stockton, CA vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Stockton, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower