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Tupelo, MS vs Dothan, AL

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Are people in Dothan older or younger than people in Tupelo?
- The Median Age in Dothan is 2.3 years older than in Tupelo.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dothan or Tupelo?
- Dothan housing costs are 1.0% less expensive than Tupelo housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dothan or Tupelo?
- The average commute for residents of Dothan is 0.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Tupelo.

Things to do in Tupelo?
Tupelo, Mississippi is found in Lee county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Tupelo National Battlefield to swimming at Jubilee Family Aquatic Center combined with shops like The Mall at Barnes Crossing and job prospects through North Mississippi Medical Center

Things to do in Dothan?
Dothan, Alabama is a thriving city located in Houston County. Often referred to as the “Peanut Capital of the World”, it is home to the annual National Peanut Festival. Thanks to its warm climate and pleasant year-round temperatures, visitors can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and bird watching at places like Landmark Park and Abbeville Town Square. With museums, historical sites, upscale shopping outlets, and delicious restaurants, there is something for everyone in this charming Southern town.

 Tupelo, MSDothan, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock70,318329,725,481
 Median Income$58,887  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$183,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.38  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Tupelo    5 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I am a native of Tupelo, Mississippi. I have wanted to move away from this town since I was younger. It's really not a bad place to live. It just doesn't offer much as  More

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Over 13 years ago

Its  More

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TUPELO The small town where I am from, Gets its name from the Tupelo Gum. No matter where in the world That I might roam This is the place that I call  More

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Reviews for Dothan    25 Reviews

This is my 3rd (maybe 4th) year living in dothan, and it is AMAZING!! I hear people say "the traffic is horrible" but it really is not. sure the traffic sometimes is  More

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Over 4 years ago

I grew up here. I will sum it up like this: the best decision I ever made was to move away from Dothan 20 years ago and the worst decision I ever made was to move back  More

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Over 4 years ago

I grew up in this horrible nothing city living here until in my early thirties and I left 20 years ago. I hated this place everyday and was so glad I left, it was the  More

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