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Duluth, MN vs Joplin, MO

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Are people in Joplin older or younger than people in Duluth?
- The Median Age in Joplin is 3.1 years older than in Duluth.

Are housing costs cheaper in Joplin or Duluth?
- Joplin housing costs are 31.5% less expensive than Duluth housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Joplin or Duluth?
- The average commute for residents of Joplin is 0.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Duluth.

Things to do in Duluth?
Duluth, Minnesota is a large port city straddling two states (Minnesota & Wisconsin) with many lakeside parks perfect for romantic sunsets or scenic hikes around Jay Cooke State Park.

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

 Duluth, MNJoplin, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock51,539329,725,481
 Median Income$58,014  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$243,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.99  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Duluth    18 Reviews

My husband and I just visited Duluth for our anniversary. We stayed in Canal Park and found the area fun and convenient for travelers. Lots of quaint shops and  More

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Over 4 years ago

It is the worse weather in the U.S. as far as small cities that large. The houses are fare below par. they are old shingle 1920s vintage generally and not normally well  More

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I moved to Duluth fifteen years ago today from Arizona with my (at that time) 3 children, who were 1, 4 and 8. My daughter was born here 2 years later. I have never once  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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