What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to Joplin, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 447% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to Joplin, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in Joplin, Missouri should increase to $118,097 in Los Angeles, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

JOPLIN vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Joplin, Missouri vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 136.2% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $118,097 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
447% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Joplin, Missouri

Joplin, MO vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Joplin, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

136.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

500.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.2% lower

Commute

125.2% higher

Health

13.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

21.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Joplin, Missouri vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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