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Branson, MO vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Branson?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 4.9 years younger than in Branson.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Branson?
- Jackson housing costs are 38.1% less expensive than Branson housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Branson?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 0.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Branson.

Things to do in Branson?
Branson, MO is located in Taney County and has a population of about 12,000 people. It’s one of the most popular tourist destinations in the US with attractions like Silver Dollar City theme park and numerous shows being performed nightly. Shopping, golfing and boating are also popular activities here.

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.

 Branson, MOJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$45,669  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$250,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.81  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Branson    15 Reviews

Where do I begin... First and foremost, everything here is expensive. The rent is high! and YOU pay for water and sewer costs, most residents live in old, substandard  More

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Over 4 years ago

It’s expensive living and everything is outdated from condos to apartments, and even housing. Traffic is also during tourist months. I don’t recommend living here.  More

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Branson is in a beautiful part of the extreme northern Ozarks- that's the good. Crime, even tho the local Govt tries to act like it doesn't exist, drugs, & Traffic are  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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