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Joplin, MO vs Grand Island, NE

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Are people in Grand Island older or younger than people in Joplin?
- The Median Age in Grand Island is 2.1 years younger than in Joplin.

Are housing costs cheaper in Grand Island or Joplin?
- Grand Island housing costs are 22.0% more expensive than Joplin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Grand Island or Joplin?
- The average commute for residents of Grand Island is 0.2 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 Grand Island?
Grand Island, NE is a charming city situated in the heart of Nebraska’s farm country. This picturesque landscape provides plenty of recreational opportunities and scenic vistas throughout the year. Grand Island also offers excellent educational facilities and luxurious shopping centers at its doorstep.

 Joplin, MOGrand Island, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock52,755329,725,481
 Median Income$46,849  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$166,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.4%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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Reviews for Grand Island    1 Reviews

nice for the family but hard to find a good paying job.. the platte river is nice. i would try kearney before grand  More

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