Joplin, Missouri vs. Little Rock, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Little Rock, Arkansas is 8.4% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $96,516 in Little Rock, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Little Rock, Arkansas is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Little Rock
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Little Rock, AR
Compared to Joplin, Little Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher