Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 18.6% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $40,676 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Joplin
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton_Rouge, LA vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Baton_Rouge, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower