Joplin, Missouri vs. Mountain Center, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Center, California is 76.5% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $88,271 in Mountain Center, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Center, California is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in Mountain Center
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Mountain Center, CA
Compared to Joplin, Mountain Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.5% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  103.3% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher