Joplin, MO vs Saco, ME
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
Saco
69.7
#1178 nationally
Saco leads in crime level (2.2 vs 15.4). Saco leads in median household income ($81,326 vs $50,996). Joplin leads in walk score (35 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Joplin, MO | Saco, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#415) | 69.7 (#1178) |
| Population | 53,095 | 20,960 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $204,902 | $531,575 |
| Median Household Income | $50,996 | $81,326 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 15.4 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+46.8 | D+10.5 |
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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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D+
69.7 Score
Saco, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,575
Population
20,960
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Northeast
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