Joplin, Missouri vs. Kent, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 83.9% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $91,957 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Kent
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Kent, WA
Compared to Joplin, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.9% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  234.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.8% lower
  Commute
  97.5% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  41.9% higher