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


The cost of living in Compton, California is 82.8% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $137,131 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Compton
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs Compton, CA
Compared to Joplin, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.8% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  119.2% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher

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