Cost of Living Calculator - Atwater, California vs Joplin, Missouri


The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 32.1% cheaper than Atwater, California.

You would need a salary of $156,124 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Atwater, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than Atwater, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Joplin
than in Atwater, California
Atwater, CA vs Joplin, MO
Compared to Atwater, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower

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