Joplin, Missouri vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 18.6% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $109,142 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in College Station
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Joplin, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher