Joplin, Missouri vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 124.9% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $89,973 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
394% more expensive in Seattle
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Joplin, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.9% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  521.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.3% lower
  Commute
  87.3% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  40.1% higher