Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Missouri vs Joplin, Missouri


The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 0.9% more expensive than Houston, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $50,474 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is more expensive than Houston, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Joplin
than in Houston, Missouri
Houston, MO vs Joplin, MO
Compared to Houston, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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