Joplin, Missouri vs. Leavenworth, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Leavenworth, Kansas is 14.2% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $57,105 in Leavenworth, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Leavenworth, Kansas is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Leavenworth
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Leavenworth, KS
Compared to Joplin, Leavenworth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher