What is a pro or con of living in Joplin, Missouricompared to Kirksville, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 26% more expensive in Joplin.

What salary do I need to live in Joplin, Missouri copmared to Kirksville, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in Kirksville, Missouri should increase to $50,474 in Joplin, Missouri (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

KIRKSVILLE vs. JOPLIN
Cost of Living Comparison

Kirksville, Missouri vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 0.9% more expensive than Kirksville, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $50,474 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirksville, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is more expensive than Kirksville, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Joplin
than in Kirksville, Missouri

Kirksville, MO vs. Joplin, MO

Compared to Kirksville, Joplin is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

3.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.0% higher

Commute

14.9% higher

Health

14.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Kirksville, Missouri vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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Kirksville, MO vs. Joplin, MO

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