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Ridgeland, MS vs Olive Branch, MS

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Are people in Olive Branch older or younger than people in Ridgeland?
- The Median Age in Olive Branch is 3.9 years older than in Ridgeland.

Are housing costs cheaper in Olive Branch or Ridgeland?
- Olive Branch housing costs are 26.8% more expensive than Ridgeland housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Olive Branch or Ridgeland?
- The average commute for residents of Olive Branch is 5.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Ridgeland.

Things to do in Ridgeland?
Ridgeland is a city located in Madison County Mississippi about 12 miles north of Jackson Mississippi’s capital city where it serves as a bedroom community for commuters who want to take advantage of job opportunities within Jackson without having to live there as well as giving access to excellent schools nearby making Ridgeland an ideal place for families raising children or anyone looking for quality living standards combined with resources offered by both urban and rural environments available on this charming town surrounded by amazing man-made lakes ideal for camping fishing boating among other recreational activities plus tons of restaurants shopping centers cinemas and much more!

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

 Ridgeland, MSOlive Branch, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,136329,725,481
 Median Income$64,034  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$253,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.41  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Ridgeland    1 Reviews

The climate is very mild with brief cold snaps during winter and hot  More

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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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