Joplin, Missouri vs. Kalispell, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalispell, Montana is 45.6% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $72,788 in Kalispell, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalispell, Montana is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Kalispell
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Kalispell, MT
Compared to Joplin, Kalispell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher

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