Joplin, Missouri vs. Paw Paw, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paw Paw, Michigan is 18.1% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $47,239 in Paw Paw, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paw Paw, Michigan is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Paw Paw
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Paw Paw, MI
Compared to Joplin, Paw Paw is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher