Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 25.2% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $37,412 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Joplin
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Charlotte, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower