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Hattiesburg, MS vs Opelika, AL

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Are people in Opelika older or younger than people in Hattiesburg?
- The Median Age in Opelika is 11.1 years older than in Hattiesburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Opelika or Hattiesburg?
- Opelika housing costs are 35.7% more expensive than Hattiesburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Opelika or Hattiesburg?
- The average commute for residents of Opelika is 0.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Hattiesburg.

Things to do in Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg, MS is popularly referred to as The Hub City due to its location near several major highways which make it an ideal spot for transport and travel. Residents can visit various cultural destinations including the Hattiesburg Zoo or attend annual events such as an outdoor movie festival or art in motion photography exhibition.

Things to do in Opelika?
Opelika, AL is a small city with a rich cultural history situated on the banks of the Chattahoochee River in East Alabama. Home to Auburn University and Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine, Opelika has become known for its vibrant arts scene and historic downtown area.

 Hattiesburg, MSOpelika, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,810329,725,481
 Median Income$38,293  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$183,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.46  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hattiesburg    10 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Hattiesburg is generally a pleasant city to live in and raise a family, and is a convenient for several weekend destinations, but I'm seriously contemplating a move.  More

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Hattiesburg experiences virtually all of the extremes in weather. The summers are hot and humid. Fall is still pretty nasty, except for the latter part of September.  More

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I grew up in Hattiesburg but have lived in many US & Int'l cities. There is an oddity about Hattiesburg. Many of the average citizens behave cliquishly, live beyond  More

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Reviews for Opelika    1 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Traffic is terrible...To many restaurants and banks..Nothing to do ..we need a theme park or somewhere to go and ride rides and enjoy family ..Cut out city  More

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