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Petal, MS vs Kennesaw, GA

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Are people in Kennesaw older or younger than people in Petal?
- The Median Age in Kennesaw is 0.4 years older than in Petal.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kennesaw or Petal?
- Kennesaw housing costs are 94.4% more expensive than Petal housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kennesaw or Petal?
- The average commute for residents of Kennesaw is 8.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Petal.

Things to do in Petal?
Petal, MS sits in Forrest County with a population close to 10,500 people. Here you can visit unique attractions such as Chain Park featuring various playgrounds suitable for all ages or go on leisurely strolls along Leaf River Trail lined with scenic vistas ideal for photographers!

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.

 Petal, MSKennesaw, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,036329,725,481
 Median Income$55,407  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$188,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.34  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Petal    1 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I am a Petal native 4th generation with a child (5th generation) in the Petal School District. I love it here, but I must say that a lot of the information provided on  More

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Reviews for Kennesaw    9 Reviews

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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Over 7 years ago

Warm autumn and always something to do no matter what  More

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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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