Joplin, Missouri vs. Kearney, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kearney, Nebraska is 20.0% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $89,980 in Kearney, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kearney, Nebraska is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Kearney
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Kearney, NE
Compared to Joplin, Kearney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  41.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher