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Meridian, MS vs Joplin, MO

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Joplin or Meridian?
- Joplin housing costs are 54.7% more expensive than Meridian housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Joplin or Meridian?
- The average commute for residents of Joplin is 1.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Meridian.

Things to do in Meridian?
Meridian, Mississippi is situated in Lauderdale County featuring numerous attractions such as Bonita Lakes Park or Lake Tiak O Khata Golf Course combined with stores like Northpark Shopping Center and local food spots such as Applebee's

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

 Meridian, MSJoplin, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock51,539329,725,481
 Median Income$31,198  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$107,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.74  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Meridian    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Meridian has so much to offer for a great stay, it’s affordable for visiting and for those who want to move to a family friendly town.  More

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Over 8 years ago

I lived in Meridian at one time. It's one of many places I've lived across the country so I feel I have a lot of places to compare to it. If you check the crime stats ,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Meridian has, essentially 3 parts. In one section, the residents are financially secure and these neighborhoods are fairly insulated from the criminal and related  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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