Cost of Living Calculator - Joplin, Missouri vs Lafayette, Colorado


The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 78.3% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $89,142 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
314% more expensive in Lafayette
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs Lafayette, CO
Compared to Joplin, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.3% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  323.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  26.2% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.9% higher

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