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Vicksburg, MS vs Urbana, IL

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Are people in Urbana older or younger than people in Vicksburg?
- The Median Age in Urbana is 12.7 years younger than in Vicksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Urbana or Vicksburg?
- Urbana housing costs are 5.2% more expensive than Vicksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Urbana or Vicksburg?
- The average commute for residents of Urbana is 0.2 minutes shorter 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 Urbana?
Urbana, Illinois sits within Champaign County giving residents access to parks such as Crystal Lake Park or shopping options at Market Place Mall.

 Vicksburg, MSUrbana, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,189329,725,481
 Median Income$37,995  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$151,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%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 Urbana    7 Reviews

This town is horrendous. I cannot figure out why they think they are so important, as they wouldn't even exist if the college was not here. Just another worthless 40,000  More

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Over 16 years ago

Greetings: Urbana is a good college town to live but it comes with the usual dependency on the university for most of its cultural entertainment. Thankfully, it has a  More

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Over 17 years ago

Urbana really doesn't have much in the way recreation unless, your into the partying scene and even then there are only a few hangout places. Urbana is more of a  More

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