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Hobbs, NM vs Joplin, MO

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Are people in Joplin older or younger than people in Hobbs?
- The Median Age in Joplin is 6.6 years older than in Hobbs.

Are housing costs cheaper in Joplin or Hobbs?
- Joplin housing costs are 6.0% more expensive than Hobbs housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Joplin or Hobbs?
- The average commute for residents of Joplin is 1.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Hobbs.

Things to do in Hobbs?
Hobbs, New Mexico is found in Lea county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Black River Village to swimming at Pecos Valley Aquatic Center combined with shops like NM Music Factory and job prospects through Lea Regional Medical Center

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

 Hobbs, NMJoplin, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock51,539329,725,481
 Median Income$59,232  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$157,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.14  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hobbs    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Hobbs, New Mexico is a growing city on the eastern edge of the New Mexico- texas border. The people are friendly and hard working. The school system is in the top tier  More

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Over 15 years ago

Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region 2. Affordable place to live 3. Nice physical setting and climate Cons: 1. Very high crime rate 2.  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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