Joplin, Missouri vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 63.0% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $81,501 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Joplin, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.0% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  64.9% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.8% higher