Port Townsend, Washington vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 31.9% cheaper than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,064 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than Port Townsend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Joplin
than in Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend, WA vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Port Townsend, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.1% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower