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Cape Girardeau, MO vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Cape Girardeau?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 0.8 years older than in Cape Girardeau.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Cape Girardeau?
- Jackson housing costs are 14.0% less expensive than Cape Girardeau housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Cape Girardeau?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 3.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Cape Girardeau.

Things to do in Cape Girardeau?
Cape Girardeau, Missouri lies within Cape Girardeau County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Common Pleas Courthouse to The Archive Project combined with stores like West Park Mall and local food spots like Applebee's Grill & Bar.

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.

 Cape Girardeau, MOJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$48,055  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$180,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.84  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cape Girardeau    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Great place to live. You can get from any point A to point B in 10 minutes. Easy to get spoiled with the  More

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Over 12 years ago

For a relatively small area (city permanent population of 37,000, swelling to 100,000 during the workweek when the university is in session), Cape Girardeau has multiple  More

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Over 16 years ago

It's a good mid sized  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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