Iola, Kansas vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 11.3% more expensive than Iola, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $55,672 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Iola, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is more expensive than Iola, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Joplin
than in Iola, Kansas
Iola, KS vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Iola, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower