Joplin, Missouri vs. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 20.0% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $59,987 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Michigan is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Joplin, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher