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Tupelo, MS vs Hickory, NC

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Are people in Hickory older or younger than people in Tupelo?
- The Median Age in Hickory is 0.6 years older than in Tupelo.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hickory or Tupelo?
- Hickory housing costs are 39.4% more expensive than Tupelo housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hickory or Tupelo?
- The average commute for residents of Hickory is 1.4 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 Hickory?
Hickory, North Carolina is located in Catawba county providing its citizens great recreational activities like Lake Hickory along with stores like Valley Hills Mall as well as dining spots near Concord Coffee Roasters.

 Tupelo, MSHickory, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,831329,725,481
 Median Income$58,887  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$183,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%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

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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 Hickory    8 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from  More

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Over 3 years ago

Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path.  More

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Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same  More

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