Taos, New Mexico vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 22.8% cheaper than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $38,613 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Joplin
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Taos, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower