Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Springs, California vs Joplin, Missouri


The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 44.2% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $41,817 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Joplin
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs Joplin, MO
Compared to Palm Springs, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% lower
      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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  43.6% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower

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