California, Missouri vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 8.4% cheaper than California, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $18,329 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than California, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Joplin
than in California, Missouri
California, MO vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to California, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower