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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Melissa, TX vs Kennesaw, GA

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Are people in Kennesaw older or younger than people in Melissa?
- The Median Age in Kennesaw is 0.9 years younger than in Melissa.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kennesaw or Melissa?
- Kennesaw housing costs are 17.4% less expensive than Melissa housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kennesaw or Melissa?
- The average commute for residents of Kennesaw is 1.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Melissa.

Things to do in Melissa?
Melissa, TX is located in Collin county boasting a population close to 5,000 people. This small city offers visitors plenty of parks & trails to explore like Harry Myers Dog Park ideal for canine companions while also taking advantage of nearby shopping plazas full of stores and eateries for all to enjoy!

Things to do in Kennesaw?
Kennesaw, GA is situated just northwest of Atlanta and offers easy access to big-city amenities while still providing plenty of small-town charm like festivals, parades and events throughout the year.

 Melissa, TXKennesaw, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,036329,725,481
 Median Income$127,391  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$442,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.05  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Melissa    3 Reviews
Dennis · Melissa, TX
Growing Bedroom Community
Over 4 years ago

I have lived here since 2008. It is a growing bedroom community. The city has a low crime rate and pretty good schools. The primary entertainment is High School sporting  More

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Alex · Melissa, TX
Don't Live in Berry Farms!
Over 9 years ago

We moved here 2 years ago and have suffered nothing but hell. If you are not a plain, vanilla, ignorant, intolerant person, do not move here!  More

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Ron · Melissa, TX
great climate
Over 17 years ago

warm to hot summer. enough cold in winter to make you appreciate  More

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Reviews for Kennesaw    9 Reviews
Lynn · Kennesaw, GA
It’s awful!
Over 6 years ago

Lived here for 15 years. Lived in Colorado and Missouri also and spent a lot of time in Southern California. I can tell you this place is terrible! Summers are long,  More

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Chelsea · Westminster, MD
No comparison
Over 7 years ago

Warm autumn and always something to do no matter what  More

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Cara · Kennesaw, GA
Kennesaw is a good place to raise kids.
Over 14 years ago

Kennesaw - Here's a bit of our background to help in your assessment. We moved to GA from southern CA. I've lived in Kennesaw for 8yrs. We are a multicultural family  More

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