Joplin, Missouri vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 40.8% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $35,188 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Joplin, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  93.3% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.0% higher