Joplin, Missouri vs. Oakland, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, Mississippi is 5.4% cheaper than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $70,979 in Oakland, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, Mississippi is cheaper than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Oakland
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Oakland, MS
Compared to Joplin, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher