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Joplin, MO vs Front Royal, VA

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Is it cheaper to live in Front Royal or is it cheaper to live in Joplin?
- Front Royal is 39.7% more expensive than Joplin.

Which city has more affordable housing, Front Royal or Joplin?
- Front Royal housing costs are 118.2% more expensive than Joplin housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Joplin or is Health Care more affordable in Front Royal.
- Health related expenses are 2.3% less in Front Royal.
 Joplin, MOFront Royal, VAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock108.0100
 Food & Groceries94.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock102.1100
 Housing44.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$304,500$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock124.3100
 Miscellaneous69.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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Reviews for Front Royal    7 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have lives here for 4 years I love it great place! Safe up and coming and great restaurants! Great canoe  More

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If you are thinking of moving to Front Royal, VA, think again!!! I lived in Front Royal for a little over three years for my retirement. I got to know people who  More

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Over 15 years ago

Live on top of the mountain; air is wonderful, scenery great. Wintertime can be rough when the roads are icy. My general health has been much better since moving  More

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