Chico, California vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 34.8% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $25,410 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Joplin
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Chico, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower