Joplin, Missouri vs. Benicia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benicia, California is 112.2% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $297,078 in Benicia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benicia, California is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
357% more expensive in Benicia
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Benicia, CA
Compared to Joplin, Benicia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.2% higher
      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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  459.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  64.4% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% higher