Greer, SC 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.
Greer
70.3
#1114 nationally
Joplin
75.8
#415 nationally
Greer leads in crime level (9.4 vs 15.4). Greer leads in median household income ($73,534 vs $50,996). Joplin leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 24.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greer, SC | Joplin, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1114) | 75.8 (#415) |
| Population | 44,387 | 53,095 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $353,318 | $204,902 |
| Median Household Income | $73,534 | $50,996 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 17.3 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 15.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.2 | R+46.8 |
C-
70.3 Score
Greer, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$353,318
Population
44,387
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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C
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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