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Alcoa, TN vs Brandon, MS

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Are people in Brandon older or younger than people in Alcoa?
- The Median Age in Brandon is 5.3 years older than in Alcoa.

Are housing costs cheaper in Brandon or Alcoa?
- Brandon housing costs are 0.4% more expensive than Alcoa housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Brandon or Alcoa?
- The average commute for residents of Brandon is 2.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Alcoa.

Things to do in Alcoa?
Alcoa TN is situated just outside Knoxville along one end of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park where locals enjoy fresh mountain air living close to nature combined with modern amenities from big city living just minutes away through US411 highway links.

Things to do in Brandon?
Brandon, MS is a city located in Rankin County. With a population of just under 25,000 people and an area of more than 50 square miles, it is one of the largest cities in Mississippi. There are many attractions in the area including historic sites, nature trails, festivals and concerts.

 Alcoa, TNBrandon, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,887329,725,481
 Median Income$55,440  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$245,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Alcoa    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Lived here for 1 year. Also lived in Illinois, Georgia, NJ and Pennsylvania. This place is devoid of culture. Hill people everywhere. Am 55 years old and have never  More

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Reviews for Brandon    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I have lived in many areas of the country - Portland, Oregon, Scottsdale, Arizona, Memphis, Tennessee, Las Vegas, Nevada. Although Mississippi does not have exposure to  More

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We moved to Brandon 6 years ago. The people here are rude, will run you off the road, and will not let you into traffic no matter what. The High School allows the kids  More

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I moved here 10 years ago and it was the worse mistake in my life. People here are rude and hate outsiders. Common sense is not the norm here but the exception. They all  More

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