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Meridian, MS vs Pascagoula, MS

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Are people in Pascagoula older or younger than people in Meridian?
- The Median Age in Pascagoula is 2.5 years younger than in Meridian.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pascagoula or Meridian?
- Pascagoula housing costs are 18.0% more expensive than Meridian housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pascagoula or Meridian?
- The average commute for residents of Pascagoula is 0.3 minutes shorter 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 Pascagoula?
Pascagoula, Mississippi is situated in the Gulf Coast region about an hour northeast of Biloxi. With a population of around 25,000 individuals Pascagoula serves as an important port on the Mississippi River as well as being home to various shipbuilding projects manufacturing vessels for both commercial and military purposes making this bustling town one full of activity! It also offers access to many attractions like the distinctive 14-foot-tall sculpture of a mermaid known as The Singing Mermaid located at Beach Park which adds character to the city's picturesque waterfront area!

 Meridian, MSPascagoula, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock22,001329,725,481
 Median Income$31,198  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$107,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.3%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 Pascagoula    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Not a place to raise a family. This place is butt ugly~ everything about it. The abandoned shops look as bad as the litter the city doesn't pick up, the way the  More

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Over 19 years ago

pascagoula is a good place to raise children not to mention that these houses here are  More

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