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Alcoa, TN vs Astoria, OR

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Are people in Astoria older or younger than people in Alcoa?
- The Median Age in Astoria is 5.4 years older than in Alcoa.

Are housing costs cheaper in Astoria or Alcoa?
- Astoria housing costs are 78.3% more expensive than Alcoa housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Astoria or Alcoa?
- The average commute for residents of Astoria is 5.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Alcoa.

Things to do in Alcoa?
Alcoa TN is situated just outside Knoxville along one end of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park where locals enjoy fresh mountain air living close to nature combined with modern amenities from big city living just minutes away through US411 highway links.

Things to do in Astoria?
Astoria, OR is a city situated along the Columbia River north of the Oregon Coast Range. This historic town offers visitors stunning views, an eclectic downtown area and a lively arts scene that has much to offer.

 Alcoa, TNAstoria, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,166329,725,481
 Median Income$55,440  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$245,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Alcoa    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Lived here for 1 year. Also lived in Illinois, Georgia, NJ and Pennsylvania. This place is devoid of culture. Hill people everywhere. Am 55 years old and have never  More

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Reviews for Astoria    7 Reviews

I’ve lived here for 9 months now. First, what I like: This place is absolutely beautiful, very close to nature, with great beaches, waterfalls, forests, and  More

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Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Astoria, OR for over 5 years and have also visited this town for my entire 60 years. There is no better place in the US to live. My house has the best  More

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Over 14 years ago

I went there to visit during June of 2011. I can tell you that Astoria is a very nice town. Its very green with tall trees on hills and grass very green compare to where  More

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