What is a pro or con of living in Lamar, Coloradocompared to Joplin, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 11% cheaper in Lamar.

What salary do I need to live in Lamar, Colorado copmared to Joplin, Missouri?

A salary of $43,000 in Joplin, Missouri could decrease to $40,867 in Lamar, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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JOPLIN vs. LAMAR
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Joplin, Missouri vs. Lamar, Colorado

Q: Is it expensive to live in Lamar, Colorado compared to Joplin, Missouri?

Overall, Lamar, Colorado is cheaper than Joplin, Missouri.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lamar, Colorado is 5.0% cheaper than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $40,867 in Lamar, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lamar, Colorado is cheaper than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Lamar
than in Joplin, Missouri

Joplin, MO vs. Lamar, CO

Compared to Joplin, Lamar is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

8.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.3% higher

Commute

11.6% lower

Health

10.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.1% higher

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