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Wasilla, AK vs Joplin, MO

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Highlights
Are people in Joplin older or younger than people in Wasilla?
- The Median Age in Joplin is 0.3 years older than in Wasilla.

Are housing costs cheaper in Joplin or Wasilla?
- Joplin housing costs are 50.5% less expensive than Wasilla housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Joplin or Wasilla?
- The average commute for residents of Joplin is 14.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Wasilla.

Things to do in Wasilla?
Wasilla, AK is located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough boasting a population around 8600 people. Here you can find attractions like Iditarod Museum which features various monuments perfect for history buffs while also taking part in various festivals like the Annual Winter Carnival showcasing some of the area's best talent throughout the year!

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

 Wasilla, AKJoplin, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock51,539329,725,481
 Median Income$62,292  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$336,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.66  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Wasilla    7 Reviews

I've lived in Wasilla for two years so far and I love it. I have no problems with the valley. I live about 10 minutes south of the center of town in Wasilla and bought  More

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Previously lived for many years in Eagle River, Alaska. Moved to Wasilla almost 6 years ago now. The Wasilla cityscape is littered with aging strip malls and  More

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The main reason I’m commenting is to point out a glaring error in this website’s data. School funding is not $5,700 per year as this site reports. It is likely double  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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