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Branson, MO vs Madison, AL

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in Branson?
- The Median Age in Madison is 0.8 years younger than in Branson.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or Branson?
- Madison housing costs are 41.9% more expensive than Branson housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or Branson?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 0.4 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 Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

 Branson, MOMadison, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,551329,725,481
 Median Income$45,669  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$250,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.8%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It’s expensive living and everything is outdated from condos to apartments, and even housing.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 Madison    11 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

My wife and I moved from Atlanta, GA area in 2016 when I retired. We have now lived in Huntsville for 4 years and now in Madison for almost 4 years. We were thinking  More

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Low crime. Traffic not too bad even during peak times. Covert classim and racism. A stick with our own mentality. Not very diverse primarily just blacks and whites.  More

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Madison is nice. The schools are excellent, which is why we chose to live here. The job market is good for anyone with an engineering degree or ex military, but for  More

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