Sanford, North Carolina vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 7.6% cheaper than Sanford, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,104 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than Sanford, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Joplin
than in Sanford, North Carolina
Sanford, NC vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Sanford, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower