Joplin, Missouri vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 20.2% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $60,121 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Louisville
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Joplin, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  40.6% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher