Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Colorado vs Joplin, Missouri


The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 42.6% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $51,686 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Joplin
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs Joplin, MO
Compared to Lakewood, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  25.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% lower

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