Joplin Metro Area, MO Cost of Living


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Joplin cost of living score
78.4
Less expensive
21.6% lower
than the US average
8.4% lower
than the Missouri average
Joplin Misso Metro Area, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.6% lower than the U.S. average and 8.4% higher than the average for Missouri.

Joplin Metro Area, MO

Housing costs in Joplin?
A typical home costs $197,500, which is 41.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.0% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Joplin costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.9% cheaper than the state average of $950.

Can I afford Joplin?
To live comfortably in Joplin Misso Metro Area, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $37,800 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Joplin?
The cost of living in Joplin, MO Metro Area is 78.4, which is below the US average of 100. This means that it is generally cheaper to live in Joplin compared to other places in the country. This could be attractive for those who are looking for a more affordable place to call home. The median house value in this area is around $197500, which is significantly lower than the national average of $338,100. Therefore, Joplin provides an ideal balance between reasonably priced housing and cost of living expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJoplinMissouriUnited States
  78.485.6100.0
  93.794.9100
  104.4104.3100.0
  49.166.5100.0
  $197,500$212,300$338,100
  103.0%98.5%100.0%
  77.586.2100.0
  76.085.6100.0

   100=National Average

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