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Fitchburg, MA vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Fitchburg?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 2.4 years younger than in Fitchburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Fitchburg?
- Jackson housing costs are 54.5% less expensive than Fitchburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Fitchburg?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 7.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fitchburg.

Things to do in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg, Massachusetts sits within Worcester county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Lawrence Swamp Wildlife Management Area to swimming at Merriam-Gillette Pool plus local food spots like La Casita Taqueria & Pupusas Restaurant.

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.

 Fitchburg, MAJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$60,466  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$341,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.82  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fitchburg    6 Reviews

I've had the privilege to live in many places across the US in several states. Fitchburg is easily the worst place I have lived, by far. To find it, drive west on the  More

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First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  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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