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Ogden, UT vs Joplin, MO

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Are people in Joplin older or younger than people in Ogden?
- The Median Age in Joplin is 4.1 years older than in Ogden.

Are housing costs cheaper in Joplin or Ogden?
- Joplin housing costs are 50.2% less expensive than Ogden housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Joplin or Ogden?
- The average commute for residents of Joplin is 4.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Ogden.

Things to do in Ogden?
Ogden, Utah is located 40 miles north of Salt Lake City along Interstate 84 offering access to some incredible hiking trails in Wasatch-Cache National Forest along with various ski areas like Snowbasin Resort.

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

 Ogden, UTJoplin, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock51,539329,725,481
 Median Income$58,284  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.26  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Ogden    30 Reviews

Ogden is an old industrial city that was once a huge railroad and mill town and IRS office (still there; hey...they provide jobs). It's always been a bit rougher, poorer  More

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Elevate (verb); 1. to raise to a more important or impressive level/to enhance attraction or desirability. Deviate (verb); 1. depart from an established course or usual  More

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~~Me = Utahn, 44, College Graduate, Homeowner, Father~~ Fact...Just 40 miles north of Salt Lake City, Ogden was named the 6th best place to raise a family by Forbes.   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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