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Durham, NC vs Jackson, TN

#8 Most Competitive Public Colleges

#16 Best Green Cities

#18 Most Competitive Private Colleges

#68 Most Comfortable Summer Cities

#4 Most Affordable Colleges

#58 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)

#98 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)

#294 Best Green Cities

#304 2005 Best Places to Live

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

Let me tell you. Jackson Tennessee has become a literal hell hole. This is where America sends it's dreams to die. The city is riddled with crime and it's a small city  More

We moved to Jackson in 2015 and have enjoyed getting to know this great community. We are pleased with the hospitality of the residents here. We have 4 Colleges and  More

West TN is hot and humid during the months of May, June, July, August, and  More