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Shelby, NC vs Joplin, MO

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Are people in Joplin older or younger than people in Shelby?
- The Median Age in Joplin is 8.8 years younger than in Shelby.

Are housing costs cheaper in Joplin or Shelby?
- Joplin housing costs are 6.2% more expensive than Shelby housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Joplin or Shelby?
- The average commute for residents of Joplin is 4.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Shelby.

Things to do in Shelby?
Shelby, NC is a pleasant village south of Kings Mountain featuring several spectacular spots such as Lake Wylie perfect for exploring or Crowders Mountain ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable FallFest celebrating local culture with music and art.

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

 Shelby, NCJoplin, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock51,539329,725,481
 Median Income$41,565  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$156,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.33  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Shelby    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Not likely you'll settle here out of chance, a job will likely bring you here. I have lived in the Shelby area for the past ten years and have seen an explosion of  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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