Bethlehem, PA 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.
Bethlehem
74.1
#632 nationally
Joplin
75.8
#415 nationally
Bethlehem leads in crime level (5.6 vs 15.4). Bethlehem leads in walk score (59 vs 35). Joplin leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 22.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethlehem, PA | Joplin, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#632) | 75.8 (#415) |
| Population | 78,300 | 53,095 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,711 | $204,902 |
| Median Household Income | $62,072 | $50,996 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 17.3 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 15.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.7 | R+46.8 |
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74.1 Score
Bethlehem, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,711
Population
78,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
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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