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Tupelo, MS vs Olive Branch, MS

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Are people in Olive Branch older or younger than people in Tupelo?
- The Median Age in Olive Branch is 0.7 years older than in Tupelo.

Are housing costs cheaper in Olive Branch or Tupelo?
- Olive Branch housing costs are 75.6% more expensive than Tupelo housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Olive Branch or Tupelo?
- The average commute for residents of Olive Branch is 5.0 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 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

 Tupelo, MSOlive Branch, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,136329,725,481
 Median Income$58,887  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$183,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.5%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

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 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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