Farmington, Missouri vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 1.1% cheaper than Farmington, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $74,204 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than Farmington, Missouri
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
10% more expensive in Joplin
than in Farmington, Missouri
Farmington, MO vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Farmington, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower