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Lafayette, CO vs Joplin, MO

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Joplin or Lafayette?
- Joplin housing costs are 75.9% less expensive than Lafayette housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Joplin or Lafayette?
- The average commute for residents of Joplin is 8.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lafayette.

Things to do in Lafayette?
Lafayette is a city located in Boulder County Colorado It covers an area of 8 4 square miles As of 2020 its population was estimated at 30 042 Residents have access to many amenities such as schools parks trails recreation centers golf courses libraries shopping malls restaurants cinemas water parks etc making it attractive for both locals and visitors

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

 Lafayette, COJoplin, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock51,539329,725,481
 Median Income$95,033  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$690,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lafayette    2 Reviews

The City of Lafayette is trying to be attractive and desirable, so that's something. Being on the outskirts of Boulder and metro Denver has the benefits of quick access  More

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can't say enough good things about Lafayette - it is next to Louisville CO which has been voted the best place to live by Money Magazine.   More

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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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