Joplin, Missouri vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 33.6% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $133,646 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Joplin, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher