Flint, Michigan vs. Joplin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joplin, Missouri is 4.6% more expensive than Flint, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $78,471 in Joplin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Flint, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joplin, Missouri is more expensive than Flint, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
241% more expensive in Joplin
than in Flint, Michigan
Flint, MI vs. Joplin, MO
Compared to Flint, Joplin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  513.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  33.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower