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Acworth, GA vs Anniston, AL

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Are people in Anniston older or younger than people in Acworth?
- The Median Age in Anniston is 6.2 years older than in Acworth.

Are housing costs cheaper in Anniston or Acworth?
- Anniston housing costs are 69.0% less expensive than Acworth housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Anniston or Acworth?
- The average commute for residents of Anniston is 8.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Acworth.

Things to do in Acworth?
Acworth is situated along Lake Acworth in Cobb County Georgia just 30 miles north of Atlanta making it ideal for those looking for easy access to one of the South's busiest cities without dealing with all of its traffic and noise. Its scenic lake setting provides several outdoor recreation opportunities such as swimming fishing boating waterskiing wakeboarding sailing kayaking hiking biking etc making it perfect for active individuals who love nature!

Things to do in Anniston?
Anniston is a city located in Calhoun County, Alabama. With a population of 23,106 people, it is one of two county seats for the county and includes part of nearby Fort McClellan military base. Anniston offers access to public parks such as Cane Creek Park and Coldwater Mountain Bike Trail as well as several museums like Berman Museum of World History.

 Acworth, GAAnniston, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,455329,725,481
 Median Income$72,788  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$389,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.12  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Acworth    14 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

So you want to know about Acworth, do ya? Well, imagine a tired industrial town with concrete plants, old run-down strip malls, the busiest rail road (so you're  More

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What else can I say? It's better than Cherokee County, they're run over with Meth and Heroin. Acworth has a crack and weed problem. Pick your poison.  More

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Acworth is north of Atlanta. The population is just over 20K and the cost of living is very low compared to almost anywhere in the region. If you love a sunny, warm  More

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Reviews for Anniston    6 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Live within anniston city limits in my grandparents old house. Neighborhood has housing projects twoo blocks away. Primary residents are African American. Lot of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Anniston is your typical small, rural alabama town. Last I heard the city was around 20,000 or so; the whole of calhoun county around 100,000. Cost of living is low,  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've been in the area for a couple of years and overall the area is not that bad. The city of Oxford is growing and many new businesses have recently opened (Target,  More

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