Cost of Living Calculator - Battle Creek, Michigan vs Joplin, Missouri


The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 8.5% cheaper than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $88,788 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is cheaper than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% cheaper in Joplin
than in Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek, MI vs Joplin, MO
Compared to Battle Creek, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% lower
      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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower

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