Auburn, ME vs Joplin, MO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Auburn
72.7
#837 nationally
Joplin
75.8
#415 nationally
Auburn leads in crime level (5.9 vs 15.4). Joplin leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 23 min). Auburn leads in median household income ($59,659 vs $50,996).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, ME | Joplin, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#837) | 75.8 (#415) |
| Population | 24,793 | 53,095 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $333,086 | $204,902 |
| Median Household Income | $59,659 | $50,996 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 17.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 15.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | R+46.8 |
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72.7 Score
Auburn, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$333,086
Population
24,793
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Northeast
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75.8 Score
Joplin, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$204,902
Population
53,095
Crime
High
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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