Joplin, Missouri vs. Festus, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Festus, Missouri is 20.8% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $84,544 in Festus, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Festus, Missouri is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Festus
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Festus, MO
Compared to Joplin, Festus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher