Cost of Living in Joplin, MT
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
83.5
100 = national avg
-16.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$36,726
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$86,807
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing54.1
Food101.4
Transportation97.4
Healthcare101.1
Utilities91.7
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$807
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,034
per month
The overall cost of living index in Joplin is 83.5, which is 16.5% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 54.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,726 per year to cover basic expenses.