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Roanoke, VA vs St. Joseph, MO

#11 2005 Best Places to Live

#22 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

#198 Best Green Cities

#36 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)

#87 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)

#213 2005 Best Places to Live

#290 Best Green Cities

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

I've lived here all my life and gradually the crime rate has worsened over time. From violence to drugs to theft to property damage. The school district is horrible as  More

St. Joseph, MO is nestled along the mighty Missouri river on the far western side of the state. It has rolling hills and the river banks are gorgeous in fall and spring.  More

For years now St. Joseph has given alot of lip service to exploiting its historic and architectural assets to enhance the economy and quality of life here. But we  More