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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Lake Charles, LA vs Tupelo, MS

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Are people in Tupelo older or younger than people in Lake Charles?
- The Median Age in Tupelo is 2.1 years older than in Lake Charles.

Are housing costs cheaper in Tupelo or Lake Charles?
- Tupelo housing costs are 2.2% more expensive than Lake Charles housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Tupelo or Lake Charles?
- The average commute for residents of Tupelo is 1.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lake Charles.

Things to do in Lake Charles?
Lake Charles Louisiana makes the perfect spot for anyone looking for water-related activities such as fishing on Lake Charles or sampling some fresh seafood at one of the many restaurants along Lake Street.

Things to do in Tupelo?
Tupelo, Mississippi is found in Lee county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Tupelo National Battlefield to swimming at Jubilee Family Aquatic Center combined with shops like The Mall at Barnes Crossing and job prospects through North Mississippi Medical Center

 Lake Charles, LATupelo, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,872329,725,481
 Median Income$49,913  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$179,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.67  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Lake Charles    34 Reviews
Jeff · Moss Bluff, LA
Good good good…
Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in the city for years and it’s great, you should really check it  More

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Jeremy · Moss Bluff, LA
Very tense atmosphere
Over 4 years ago

Lake Charles, Louisiana is one of the absolute creepiest cities in the USA. The people feel dead inside. They also seem to secretly hate each other. It is also an  More

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Marshall L. · 
clannish (feels like a cult)
Over 5 years ago

Beware reader, the city of Lake Charles is an absolute sh*thole. If you are traveling through I-10 you might want to skip this place. This place is the very worst of the  More

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Reviews for Tupelo    5 Reviews
Sandra · Tupelo, MS
Culture and Recreation
Over 13 years ago

I am a native of Tupelo, Mississippi. I have wanted to move away from this town since I was younger. It's really not a bad place to live. It just doesn't offer much as  More

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Dustin · Mantachie, MS
Its really hot
Over 13 years ago

Its  More

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Bp · Tupelo, MS
Tupelo- poem from Reflections of a Mississippi Ma
Over 17 years ago

TUPELO The small town where I am from, Gets its name from the Tupelo Gum. No matter where in the world That I might roam This is the place that I call  More

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