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Michigan City, IN vs Joplin, MO

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Are people in Joplin older or younger than people in Michigan City?
- The Median Age in Joplin is 0.5 years older than in Michigan City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Joplin or Michigan City?
- Joplin housing costs are 11.9% more expensive than Michigan City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Joplin or Michigan City?
- The average commute for residents of Joplin is 3.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Michigan City.

Things to do in Michigan City?
Michigan City IN sits northwest South Bend famed principally for its abundance outdoor spots perfect for hiking, biking or simply enjoying some peace & tranquility whilst having access to modern amenities such as fitness centers and stores.

Things to do in Joplin?
Collierville, Tennessee is an affluent suburb of Memphis with a population of more than 50,

 Michigan City, INJoplin, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock51,539329,725,481
 Median Income$47,197  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$148,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.65  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Michigan City    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived in Michigan City for over 10 years now(March 2020) and am a native of Northwest Indiana (40 years.) Michigan City is an older town, on Lake Michigan ESE of  More

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Over 8 years ago

My in-laws live there. I love to visit the place. Nice people. The city has everything, malls, restaurants, cafes. It's very close to the nature. It's cold in the  More

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Over 15 years ago

HUMID and HOT in the June,July, August and bone chilling cold in Dec and Jan. Snow is just crazy...the lake effect snow machine comes right down off lake michigan and  More

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Reviews for Joplin    22 Reviews

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 10 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 12 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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