Joplin, Missouri vs. Mountain Home, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Arkansas is 0.7% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $55,369 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Arkansas is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Mountain Home
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Mountain Home, AR
Compared to Joplin, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher