Joplin, Missouri vs. Indiana, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indiana, Pennsylvania is 5.5% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $44,308 in Indiana, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indiana, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
83% more expensive in Indiana
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Indiana, PA
Compared to Joplin, Indiana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher