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Joplin, MO vs Tupelo, MS

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Are people in Tupelo older or younger than people in Joplin?
- The Median Age in Tupelo is 0.7 years older than in Joplin.

Are housing costs cheaper in Tupelo or Joplin?
- Tupelo housing costs are 10.0% more expensive than Joplin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Tupelo or Joplin?
- The average commute for residents of Tupelo is 2.1 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 Tupelo?
Tupelo, Mississippi is found in Lee county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Tupelo National Battlefield to swimming at Jubilee Family Aquatic Center combined with shops like The Mall at Barnes Crossing and job prospects through North Mississippi Medical Center

 Joplin, MOTupelo, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,872329,725,481
 Median Income$46,849  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$166,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%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 Tupelo    5 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I am a native of Tupelo, Mississippi. I have wanted to move away from this town since I was younger. It's really not a bad place to live. It just doesn't offer much as  More

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Over 13 years ago

Its  More

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TUPELO The small town where I am from, Gets its name from the Tupelo Gum. No matter where in the world That I might roam This is the place that I call  More

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