Pittsburg, Kansas vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 12.2% more expensive than Pittsburg, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $45,882 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburg, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is more expensive than Pittsburg, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Joplin
than in Pittsburg, Kansas
Pittsburg, KS vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Pittsburg, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower