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Gainesville, GA vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Gainesville?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 2.3 years older than in Gainesville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Gainesville?
- Jackson housing costs are 53.0% less expensive than Gainesville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Gainesville?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 2.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Gainesville.

Things to do in Gainesville?
Gainesville, Georgia sits within Hall county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Brenau University to Smithgall Arts Center as well as nearby restaurants including The Olive Tree Grill.

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.

 Gainesville, GAJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$57,258  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$330,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.64  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  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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