Joplin, Missouri vs. Alva, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alva, Florida is 50.0% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $225,000 in Alva, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alva, Florida is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Alva
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Alva, FL
Compared to Joplin, Alva is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  66.9% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher