Joplin, Missouri vs. Grand Island, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Island, Nebraska is 11.0% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $55,496 in Grand Island, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Island, Nebraska is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Grand Island
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Grand Island, NE
Compared to Joplin, Grand Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  39.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher