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Cadillac, MI vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Cadillac?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 5.0 years younger than in Cadillac.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Cadillac?
- Jackson housing costs are 0.3% more expensive than Cadillac housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Cadillac?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 4.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Cadillac.

Things to do in Cadillac?
Cadillac MI is located in Wexford County Michigan abutting Lake Cadillac on its northeastern side it extends 43 square miles across two townships Ensign and Clam lake townships making it one of largest cities by area out of all cities situated within Wexford county region featuring three beautiful rivers to explore along with surrounding forest lands offering visitors numerous opportunities for hiking biking or just simply taking in some amazing scenery during their stay here at Cadillac MI

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.

 Cadillac, MIJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$42,026  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$154,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.43  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cadillac    5 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I live 15 miles from Cadillac and I agree with Northern Girl. This town is very cliquey and many locals have a very high opinion of themselves. Property taxes are  More

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Over 13 years ago

I have lived in Cadillac for 12 years and am anxious to move away. This town does not reflect what small northern Michigan cities are known for like helping neighbors  More

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I grew up in Cadillac. It used to be a decent, if uncultured, place to live. The public schools were safe, you could actually leave your cars unlocked, and homes were  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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