Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 27.1% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,852 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Joplin
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Raleigh, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower