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Vicksburg, MS vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Vicksburg?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 3.2 years younger than in Vicksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Vicksburg?
- Jackson housing costs are 2.4% more expensive than Vicksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Vicksburg?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 3.4 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 Jackson?
Jackson MI sits southeast Lansing renowned mostly for its abundance of trails ideal for cycling or jogging around lakeside areas like Clark Lake Park plus several museums worth visiting when in town.

 Vicksburg, MSJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$37,995  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$151,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%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 Jackson    33 Reviews

I lived in Jackson for a long time I lived on 1st and 3rd Street right over by Frank's party store before that b**** burnt down. My dad and I would sit out on the front  More

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Over 6 years ago

I spent 20 years of my life fighting for freedom only to buy a second home in Jackson, biggest mistake of my life, and have the rights I fought for take away by a  More

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Never never ever move to this town! I was born there, grew up around there, made the tragic mistake of moving back there once and will never ever set foot there again!  More

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