Joplin, MO Cost of Living


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Joplin cost of living score
77.3
Less expensive
22.7% lower
than the US average
9.7% lower
than the Missouri average
Joplin, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.7% lower than the U.S. average and 9.7% higher than the average for Missouri.

Joplin, MO

Housing costs in Joplin?
A typical home costs $166,600, which is 50.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.5% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Joplin costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.1% cheaper than the state average of $950.

Can I afford Joplin?
To live comfortably in Joplin, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $32,040 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Joplin?
Joplin, MO has an overall below average cost of living thanks largely in part to its comparatively low housing prices and taxes as well as relatively inexpensive utility costs which make it an attractive option for anyone looking for value without having to sacrifice modern day amenities or recreational activities located nearby either.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJoplinMissouriUnited States
  77.385.6100.0
  94.794.9100
  104.5104.3100.0
  44.066.5100.0
  $166,600$212,300$338,100
  103.2%98.5%100.0%
  73.486.2100.0
  69.485.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Wow, this content is dated. Here's an update on Joplin: The Joplin community is rapidly becoming an affordable, livable version of the urban lifestyle that offers  More

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Over 9 years ago

Joplin is inexpensive to live in however humidity is through the roof if you have a roof due to the threat of tornados here. Winters are mild but usually instead of  More

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Over 11 years ago

Winter lasts about 4 months and is fairly cold. Mostly cloudy and dreary with very little if any snow. Spring lasts about 6 weeks and has plenty of rain. Summer lasts  More

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