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Lima, OH vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Lima?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 0.4 years older than in Lima.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Lima?
- Jackson housing costs are 27.5% more expensive than Lima housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Lima?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 2.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lima.

Things to do in Lima?
Lima, Ohio lies within Allen County giving tourists leisure areas such as Uniopolis Community Complex combined with employment opportunities at Mercy Health St Rita’s along with entertainment opportunities at Cinema 8 Grandview Heights.

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.

 Lima, OHJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$37,668  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$121,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.12  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lima    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

This is the most depressed city I have ever been in. It is a ghetto town and is very sad. The mall has nothing to offer and many retailers have moved out. Their style  More

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Over 16 years ago

Want to know what the best thing is about Lima? Nothing! Most places have at least a few things that make them unique and appealing. Not Lima; as a matter of fact, I am  More

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Over 17 years ago

I grew up around Dayton/ Lima area. We are seriously thinking of moving someplace warmer - south east. We have lived here because this is where our family if from. We  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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