Beckley, West Virginia vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 6.4% more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,210 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Beckley, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Joplin
than in Beckley, West Virginia
Beckley, WV vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Beckley, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% higher
      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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% higher
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower