Joplin, Missouri vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 53.5% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $53,720 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Chico
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Joplin, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  218.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher

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