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Florence, AL vs Bay St. Louis, MS

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Are people in Bay St. Louis older or younger than people in Florence?
- The Median Age in Bay St. Louis is 13.3 years older than in Florence.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bay St. Louis or Florence?
- Bay St. Louis housing costs are 26.5% more expensive than Florence housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bay St. Louis or Florence?
- The average commute for residents of Bay St. Louis is 5.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Florence.

Things to do in Florence?
Florence, Alabama is situated in Lauderdale County providing visitors leisure areas such as McFarland Park plus job prospects through Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital along with entertainment opportunities at Regency Square Mall.

Things to do in Bay St. Louis?
Bay St. Louis, MS is an attractive small town south of Pearl River home to numerous wonderful sights including Depot District exhibiting tranquil grounds and gardens or War Memorial Park hosting fun activities like bike riding; they organize vibrant events like Cruisin' the Coast each October.

 Florence, ALBay St. Louis, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,568329,725,481
 Median Income$40,944  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock48.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$173,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.6  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Florence    8 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I am a 41 yr old female in search of a new life. I am not running I amj ust trying to find myself some happiness and I would like to know what I can rent there to make  More

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Over 15 years ago

A few years ago, while i was still living in Florence, the local newspaper did an article abt why the young educated people were leaving Florence. In my early 20's as i  More

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Over 16 years ago

we will relocate to Alabama, Muscle Shoals, Florence, Sheffield area.We would like a nice town to live in, where our two kids can grow up and would not cost us a  More

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