Joplin, Missouri vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 105.6% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $102,815 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
294% more expensive in Boston
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Joplin, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.6% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  424.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  79.6% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  50.6% higher