Cost of Living Calculator - Evanston, Illinois vs Joplin, Missouri


The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 39.4% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $30,276 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Joplin
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Joplin, MO
Compared to Evanston, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% lower

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