Joplin, Missouri vs. Middletown, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middletown, New Jersey is 46.2% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $118,460 in Middletown, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middletown, New Jersey is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
275% more expensive in Middletown
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Middletown, NJ
Compared to Joplin, Middletown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  255.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.8% higher