Purcell, Missouri vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 2.2% more expensive than Purcell, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $51,096 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Purcell, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is more expensive than Purcell, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Joplin
than in Purcell, Missouri
Purcell, MO vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Purcell, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower