Joplin, Missouri vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 48.4% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $89,035 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Joplin, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.4% higher
      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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  230.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher