Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 6.4% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $127,703 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Joplin
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Fort Dodge, 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower