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


The cost of living in Poway, California is 134.5% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $117,225 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
500% more expensive in Poway
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs Poway, CA
Compared to Joplin, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  134.5% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  541.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  65.4% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher

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