Galesburg, Illinois vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 11.3% more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,672 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Galesburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Joplin
than in Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg, IL vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Galesburg, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower