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Brandon, MS vs Richmond, KY

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Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Brandon?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 15.4 years younger than in Brandon.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Brandon?
- Richmond housing costs are 1.1% more expensive than Brandon housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Brandon?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 6.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Brandon.

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.

Things to do in Richmond?
Richmond, Kentucky is located in Madison County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Central Park plus stores like Richmond Centre and dining spots near Benjamin's Cafe.

 Brandon, MSRichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$85,911  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$246,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.82  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Richmond    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Keep this between us... Richmond is a hidden gem. A small university town close to a large city (Lexington is 30 minutes away) and less than two hour from very large  More

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For a smallish town, Richmond offers a convenient location and great small restaurants. Fortunately it is also wedged between Lexington and little Berea, both with more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Major university town of small size (30,000), and conveniently located 30 miles from Lexington,  More

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