Joplin, Missouri vs. Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake St. Louis, Missouri is 33.8% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $100,335 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Lake St. Louis
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Lake St. Louis, MO
Compared to Joplin, Lake St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher