Lafayette, Indiana vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 6.0% cheaper than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $46,977 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Joplin
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Lafayette, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% lower
      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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower