Joplin, Missouri vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 45.2% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $123,398 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Joplin, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher