Joplin, Missouri vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 53.5% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $138,137 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Carmel
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Joplin, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.6% higher