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Joplin, MO vs Matthews, NC

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Are people in Matthews older or younger than people in Joplin?
- The Median Age in Matthews is 2.5 years older than in Joplin.

Are housing costs cheaper in Matthews or Joplin?
- Matthews housing costs are 165.2% more expensive than Joplin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Matthews or Joplin?
- The average commute for residents of Matthews is 11.9 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 Matthews?
Matthews NC can be found just south Charlotte known primarily for its notable downtown area boasting several art galleries and boutiques alongside restaurants offering a range international cuisine perfect for date night.

 Joplin, MOMatthews, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,417329,725,481
 Median Income$46,849  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$166,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%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 Matthews    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Matthews is a suburb of Charlotte. It's big advantage over Charlotte is that you are on the edge of the rural areas, and it is safer. Don't expect to save any on taxes  More

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Over 19 years ago

Is there segragation in  More

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