Cost of Living Calculator - Joplin, Missouri vs Mount Vernon, Illinois


The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Illinois is 7.9% cheaper than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $69,068 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Illinois is cheaper than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs Mount Vernon, IL
Compared to Joplin, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% lower
      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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher

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