What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Joplin, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 287% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Joplin, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in Joplin, Missouri should increase to $100,938 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

JOPLIN vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Joplin, Missouri vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 101.9% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $100,938 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in Washington
than in Joplin, Missouri

Joplin, MO vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Joplin, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

101.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

20.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

384.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.7% higher

Commute

84.3% higher

Health

8.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

23.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Joplin, Missouri vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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