Joplin, MO vs Milton, GA
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
Milton
66
#1594 nationally
Milton leads in crime level (2.6 vs 15.4). Joplin leads in walk score (35 vs 12). Milton leads in median household income ($142,845 vs $50,996).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Joplin, MO | Milton, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#415) | 66 (#1594) |
| Population | 53,095 | 41,383 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $204,902 | $956,345 |
| Median Household Income | $50,996 | $142,845 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 12 |
| Crime Level | 15.4 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+46.8 | D+44.9 |
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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D
66 Score
Milton, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$956,345
Population
41,383
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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