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Madison, AL vs Fort Myers, FL

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Are people in Fort Myers older or younger than people in Madison?
- The Median Age in Fort Myers is 1.5 years older than in Madison.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Myers or Madison?
- Fort Myers housing costs are 1.8% less expensive than Madison housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Myers or Madison?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Myers is 5.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Madison.

Things to do in Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

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.

 Madison, ALFort Myers, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,694329,725,481
 Median Income$105,335  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$356,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.43  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Madison    11 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

My wife and I moved from Atlanta, GA area in 2016 when I retired. We have now lived in Huntsville for 4 years and now in Madison for almost 4 years. We were thinking  More

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Low crime. Traffic not too bad even during peak times. Covert classim and racism. A stick with our own mentality. Not very diverse primarily just blacks and whites.  More

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Madison is nice. The schools are excellent, which is why we chose to live here. The job market is good for anyone with an engineering degree or ex military, but for  More

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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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