Carbondale, Illinois vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 4.5% cheaper than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $101,727 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than Carbondale, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
62% cheaper in Joplin
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Carbondale, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower