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Olive Branch, MS vs Opelika, AL

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Are people in Opelika older or younger than people in Olive Branch?
- The Median Age in Opelika is 2.3 years older than in Olive Branch.

Are housing costs cheaper in Opelika or Olive Branch?
- Opelika housing costs are 22.5% less expensive than Olive Branch housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Opelika or Olive Branch?
- The average commute for residents of Opelika is 5.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Olive Branch.

Things to do in Olive Branch?
Olive Branch, Mississippi is situated in DeSoto county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from the Snowden House Museum to William Jr Buford Park combined with stores like Southaven Towne Center and local food spots like Five Guys

Things to do in Opelika?
Opelika, AL is a small city with a rich cultural history situated on the banks of the Chattahoochee River in East Alabama. Home to Auburn University and Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine, Opelika has become known for its vibrant arts scene and historic downtown area.

 Olive Branch, MSOpelika, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,810329,725,481
 Median Income$81,860  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$321,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.42  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Olive Branch    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Olive Branch used to be the perfect small town with large city access, but the city of Memphis became so bad we've been affected tremendously over the past few years.   More

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We moved to Olive Branch, MS in 2002 and have been very pleased with our choice. Housing is less expensive than in the other Memphis Metro areas and with the tax breaks  More

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Over 18 years ago

city struggling to keep up with  More

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Reviews for Opelika    1 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Traffic is terrible...To many restaurants and banks..Nothing to do ..we need a theme park or somewhere to go and ride rides and enjoy family ..Cut out city  More

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