Joplin, Missouri vs. Belton, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belton, Texas is 20.6% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $36,193 in Belton, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belton, Texas is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Belton
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Belton, TX
Compared to Joplin, Belton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher