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Fort Myers, FL vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Fort Myers?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 5.6 years younger than in Fort Myers.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Fort Myers?
- Jackson housing costs are 55.6% less expensive than Fort Myers housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Fort Myers?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 5.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fort Myers.

Things to do in Fort Myers?
Fort Myers, Florida is located in the Southwest corner of the state and offers a wide variety of attractions ranging from historical sites like the Edison & Ford Winter Estates to beautiful beaches such as Lovers Key State Park.

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.

 Fort Myers, FLJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$51,682  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$349,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.83  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fort Myers    54 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived here for most of my 30 years. I'm moving my family away in a few months. Here are the reasons: Climate- it's hot. Unbearably hot. And it's going to get  More

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I can't wait for all the replies especially from people that are from Florida or from up North that had to deal with extreme ice and snow. But I can honestly say in the  More

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I've lived in SW Florida on & off for most of my life. When my family first came here over 40 years ago the waterways teemed with fish & wildlife and the beaches,  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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