Joplin, Missouri vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 0.8% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $50,402 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% more expensive in St. Joseph
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Joplin, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher