Joplin, Missouri vs. West Fork, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Fork, Arkansas is 16.2% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $58,110 in West Fork, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Fork, Arkansas is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in West Fork
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. West Fork, AR
Compared to Joplin, West Fork is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher