Joplin, Missouri vs. Friendship, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Friendship, Maine is 20.9% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $60,456 in Friendship, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Friendship, Maine is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Friendship
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Friendship, ME
Compared to Joplin, Friendship is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher