Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 11.8% cheaper than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $44,090 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Joplin
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling_Green, KY vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Bowling_Green, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower