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Westland, MI vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Westland?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 3.9 years younger than in Westland.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Westland?
- Jackson housing costs are 11.0% less expensive than Westland housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Westland?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 6.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Westland.

Things to do in Westland?
Westland, Michigan stands out for its countless historical sites including Historic Heritage Park or Canton Historical Museum offering a unique glimpse into the city's past.

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.

 Westland, MIJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$55,640  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$174,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.71  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Westland    5 Reviews

Water bill went from $16-$20 every three months in Van Buren township to over $100 every 2 months in Westland. Just the service fees alone are $69.30 Thats over $415/yr  More

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The city of Westland Housing refused to help me put a much needed roof on my double wide trailer saying "It can be moved." I can't afford a roof and they think I can  More

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Over 16 years ago

nice city but wish there was more actvities and things to  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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