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Alabaster, AL vs Fayetteville, AR

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Are people in Fayetteville older or younger than people in Alabaster?
- The Median Age in Fayetteville is 9.4 years younger than in Alabaster.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fayetteville or Alabaster?
- Fayetteville housing costs are 27.0% more expensive than Alabaster housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fayetteville or Alabaster?
- The average commute for residents of Fayetteville is 10.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Alabaster.

Things to do in Alabaster?
Alabaster AL is situated just south Birmingham full of fun things to do year round such as visiting DeSoto Caverns or discovering the surrounding countryside through hot-air balloon rides while still having convenient access to many shopping malls in the Greater Birmingham Area.

Things to do in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Arkansas is located in the heart of Washington County and has been an important commercial center since its founding in 1828. It’s home to several local attractions like the University of Arkansas Campus or scenic hiking trails at nearby Devil’s Den State Park.

 Alabaster, ALFayetteville, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock92,070329,725,481
 Median Income$83,181  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$261,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.07  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Alabaster    3 Reviews

Alabaster Alabama ... affordable, adaptable and  More

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Over 15 years ago

This is the sequel to "Escape from New York" staring Kirk Russell, but called "Escape from Birmingham" staring the dopes of Alabama. The people in this area Hoover,  More

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Alabster is becoming one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Alabama. With the addition of the Colonial Promenadeand White Stone Shopping Centers the economy  More

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Reviews for Fayetteville    49 Reviews

We've been here for many years. And my wife grew up here. We love being part of the community. She's a teacher and I own Deck Bros. The only thing remotely negative that  More

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How this city made Sperlings top ten for midsize cities is beyond me. The crime rate for both personal and property are horrendous. Assuming because of the fairly  More

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I've lived in NWA for 15 years. I've lived in many different cities in this country. This the worst area.First of all, you can't trust many of the people. They say  More

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