Joplin, Missouri vs. Hot Springs, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 10.6% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $82,942 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Hot Springs
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Hot Springs, AR
Compared to Joplin, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher