Joplin, MO vs South Fulton, 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
South Fulton
60.5
#553 nationally
Joplin leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 32.5 min). South Fulton leads in median household income ($77,488 vs $50,996).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Joplin, MO | South Fulton, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#415) | 60.5 (#553) |
| Population | 53,095 | 110,920 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $204,902 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $50,996 | $77,488 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 32.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 15.4 | N/A |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+46.8 | D+44.9 |
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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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South Fulton, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Population
110,920
Median Income
$77,488
Commute
32.5 min
Southeast
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