| | Joplin, MO | Christiansburg, VA | United States |
| Overall | 77.3 | 89.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.7 | 98.9 | 100 |
| Health | 104.5 | 117.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 44.0 | 72.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $166,600 | $259,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,320.0% | 9,650.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 73.4 | 72.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 69.4 | 139.2 | 100 |
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The Joplin community is rapidly becoming an affordable, livable version of the urban lifestyle that offers More
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
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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Reviews for Christiansburg 
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I am a 30 year resident of Christiansburg. The cost of living is low here overall. Crime rate is low, weather is moderate with four true seasons. Blacksburg costs more More
Virginia Tech is 7 miles down the road and a great place to educate and join the Hokie More
I have lived in Christiansburg for two years. I have found it to be a very nice place to live. Many community activities, low crime, nice neighborhoods. A very community More
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