Joplin, MO vs Lancaster, PA
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.
Joplin
75.8
#415 nationally
Lancaster
63.7
#413 nationally
Lancaster leads in walk score (81 vs 35). Lancaster leads in crime level (9.5 vs 15.4). Joplin leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 23 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Joplin, MO | Lancaster, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#415) | 63.7 (#413) |
| Population | 53,095 | 57,153 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $204,902 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $50,996 | $61,014 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 81 |
| Crime Level | 15.4 | 9.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+46.8 | R+15.9 |
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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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Score
Lancaster, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Population
57,153
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
81
Median Income
$61,014
Northeast
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