Joplin, Missouri vs. North Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Kansas City, Missouri is 12.6% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $51,796 in North Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in North Kansas City
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. North Kansas City, MO
Compared to Joplin, North Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher