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Beckley, WV vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Beckley?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 6.4 years younger than in Beckley.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Beckley?
- Jackson housing costs are 45.7% more expensive than Beckley housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Beckley?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 2.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Beckley.

Things to do in Beckley?
Beckley is an independent city situated in southern West Virginia known for its stunning views over New River Gorge National River plus numerous hiking trails offering spectacular lookouts over natural landmarks and waterfalls alongside convenient access to outdoor restaurants perfect for discovering locals’ favorite spots.

Things to do in Jackson?
Jackson MI sits southeast Lansing renowned mostly for its abundance of trails ideal for cycling or jogging around lakeside areas like Clark Lake Park plus several museums worth visiting when in town.

 Beckley, WVJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$39,845  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$106,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.92  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 6 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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Reviews for Jackson    33 Reviews

I lived in Jackson for a long time I lived on 1st and 3rd Street right over by Frank's party store before that b**** burnt down. My dad and I would sit out on the front  More

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Over 6 years ago

I spent 20 years of my life fighting for freedom only to buy a second home in Jackson, biggest mistake of my life, and have the rights I fought for take away by a  More

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Never never ever move to this town! I was born there, grew up around there, made the tragic mistake of moving back there once and will never ever set foot there again!  More

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