Cost of Living Calculator - Joplin, Missouri vs Columbus, Indiana


The cost of living in Columbus, Indiana is 11.5% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $55,764 in Columbus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Indiana is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Columbus
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs Columbus, IN
Compared to Joplin, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher

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