Joplin, Missouri vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 9.7% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $87,721 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Springfield
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Joplin, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher