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Vicksburg, MS vs Fort Myers, FL

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Are people in Fort Myers older or younger than people in Vicksburg?
- The Median Age in Fort Myers is 2.4 years older than in Vicksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Myers or Vicksburg?
- Fort Myers housing costs are 130.7% more expensive than Vicksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Myers or Vicksburg?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Myers is 9.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Vicksburg.

Things to do in Vicksburg?
Vicksburg, MS Vicksburg is a city located in western Mississippi along the Mississippi River. It is known for its rich Civil War history and beautiful antebellum architecture. The city was designated as a National Park in 1999, making it the only National Military Park to honor an entire campaign. Visitors can explore historic sites, monuments, and museums dedicated to the history of Vicksburg.

Things to do in Fort Myers?
Fort Myers, Florida is located in the Southwest corner of the state and offers a wide variety of attractions ranging from historical sites like the Edison & Ford Winter Estates to beautiful beaches such as Lovers Key State Park.

 Vicksburg, MSFort Myers, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,694329,725,481
 Median Income$37,995  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$151,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.84  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Vicksburg    8 Reviews

I was born and raised in Vicksburg. I left for a town 25 miles south in 2015. Vicksburg was a great city when I was coming up. However, in the past 15 to so years, it  More

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Over 15 years ago

Nice People..Rich Culture....Just a great place to  More

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My son was attacked by two teenage thugs when he stopped in Vicksburg to do some laundry, find something to eat and recharge batteries for his electronics. Jake, my  More

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Reviews for Fort Myers    54 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived here for most of my 30 years. I'm moving my family away in a few months. Here are the reasons: Climate- it's hot. Unbearably hot. And it's going to get  More

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I can't wait for all the replies especially from people that are from Florida or from up North that had to deal with extreme ice and snow. But I can honestly say in the  More

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I've lived in SW Florida on & off for most of my life. When my family first came here over 40 years ago the waterways teemed with fish & wildlife and the beaches,  More

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