Junction City, Kansas vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 2.5% cheaper than Junction City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $40,957 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Junction City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than Junction City, Kansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Joplin
than in Junction City, Kansas
Junction City, KS vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Junction City, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% lower
      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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower