La Veta, Colorado vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 14.1% cheaper than La Veta, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $64,459 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in La Veta, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than La Veta, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Joplin
than in La Veta, Colorado
La Veta, CO vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to La Veta, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower