Joplin, MO vs Westbrook, 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
Westbrook
71
#1039 nationally
Westbrook leads in crime level (4.8 vs 15.4). Westbrook leads in median household income ($81,198 vs $50,996). Joplin leads in cost of living index (88 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Joplin, MO | Westbrook, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#415) | 71 (#1039) |
| Population | 53,095 | 20,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $204,902 | $464,730 |
| Median Household Income | $50,996 | $81,198 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 15.4 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+46.8 | D+36.3 |
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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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71 Score
Westbrook, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,730
Population
20,564
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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