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Joplin, MO vs Altoona, IA

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Are people in Altoona older or younger than people in Joplin?
- The Median Age in Altoona is 0.8 years younger than in Joplin.

Are housing costs cheaper in Altoona or Joplin?
- Altoona housing costs are 66.2% more expensive than Joplin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Altoona or Joplin?
- The average commute for residents of Altoona is 4.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Joplin.

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

Things to do in Altoona?
Altoona, IA is an inviting town northeast of Des Moines full of amazing places to explore like Adventureland Park presenting its distinctive landscape or Ewing Park hosting outdoor activities; their annual event Altoona Days brings people together with food and games every August.

 Joplin, MOAltoona, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,345329,725,481
 Median Income$46,849  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$166,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.26  Unlock26.38
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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