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Olive Branch, MS vs Oxford, AL

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Are people in Oxford older or younger than people in Olive Branch?
- The Median Age in Oxford is 0.9 years younger than in Olive Branch.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oxford or Olive Branch?
- Oxford housing costs are 48.1% less expensive than Olive Branch housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oxford or Olive Branch?
- The average commute for residents of Oxford is 1.1 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 Oxford?
Oxford Alabama is situated within Calhoun county being part of Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) with direct access to Interstate 20 running southeast towards Birmingham where local music scene can be experienced either at historic theater venues or popular bars & restaurants throughout downtown district . Oxford inhabits up to 22 thousand people predominantly concentrated around J sullivan complex offering wide variety amenities such as fresh markets , fast food chains , apparel stores , hotels & motels plus medical facilities catering all sorts health related needs . Last but not least , Noccalula falls park & campground provide wonderful experiences only minutes away from central hub venturing deep into industrial backroads .

 Olive Branch, MSOxford, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock22,210329,725,481
 Median Income$81,860  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$321,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%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 Oxford    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Oxford is a very Christian city, predominantly Baptist. If you're not Christian it may be hard to fit in here. (People are nice and friendly towards me, and adult.  More

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