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Meridian, MS vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Meridian?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 3.0 years younger than in Meridian.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Meridian?
- Jackson housing costs are 44.1% more expensive than Meridian housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Meridian?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 1.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Meridian.

Things to do in Meridian?
Meridian, Mississippi is situated in Lauderdale County featuring numerous attractions such as Bonita Lakes Park or Lake Tiak O Khata Golf Course combined with stores like Northpark Shopping Center and local food spots such as Applebee's

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.

 Meridian, MSJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$31,198  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$107,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.74  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Meridian    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Meridian has so much to offer for a great stay, it’s affordable for visiting and for those who want to move to a family friendly town.  More

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Over 8 years ago

I lived in Meridian at one time. It's one of many places I've lived across the country so I feel I have a lot of places to compare to it. If you check the crime stats ,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Meridian has, essentially 3 parts. In one section, the residents are financially secure and these neighborhoods are fairly insulated from the criminal and related  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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