Tehachapi, California vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 29.5% cheaper than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $35,255 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than Tehachapi, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Joplin
than in Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi, CA vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Tehachapi, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower