Joplin, Missouri vs. Fayetteville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, Arkansas is 23.1% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $68,912 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, Arkansas is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Fayetteville
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Fayetteville, AR
Compared to Joplin, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher