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


The cost of living in Carson, California is 100.8% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $230,925 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
307% more expensive in Carson
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs Carson, CA
Compared to Joplin, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.8% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  381.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  109.9% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% higher

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