Joplin, Missouri vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 73.5% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $138,767 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
246% more expensive in Austin
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Joplin, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.5% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  49.7% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher