Joplin, Missouri vs. The Woodlands, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Woodlands, Texas is 50.0% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $187,500 in The Woodlands, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Woodlands, Texas is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in The Woodlands
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. The Woodlands, TX
Compared to Joplin, The Woodlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher