Joplin, MO vs Ossining, NY
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
Joplin leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 36.3 min). Ossining leads in median household income ($99,678 vs $50,996). Ossining leads in crime level (8.3 vs 15.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Joplin, MO | Ossining, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,095 | 26,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $204,902 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $50,996 | $99,678 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 15.4 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+46.8 | D+26.3 |
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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
Ossining, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
26,542
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Median Income
$99,678
Northeast
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