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Alcoa, TN vs Cornelius, NC

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Are people in Cornelius older or younger than people in Alcoa?
- The Median Age in Cornelius is 7.0 years older than in Alcoa.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cornelius or Alcoa?
- Cornelius housing costs are 81.9% more expensive than Alcoa housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cornelius or Alcoa?
- The average commute for residents of Cornelius is 5.3 minutes longer 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 Cornelius?
Cornelius, NC can be found in Mecklenburg County with about 28 thousand citizens living there taking advantage off all its waterside recreational hot spots located within proximity to Charlotte metropolitan area! As if this was not enough Cornelius also comes with multiple golf courses ideal for leisure time activities!

 Alcoa, TNCornelius, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,925329,725,481
 Median Income$55,440  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$245,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.2%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 Cornelius    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

The Lake Norman area offers a multitude of activities, shopping,dining and all around great quality of life. Four distinct seasons with breathtaking scenery are a huge  More

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There is an adorable Childrens and Teens Clothing store in Cornelius, NC that gives exceptional customer service and their prices are very affordable....actually  More

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moving from a small town south of Pittsburgh..nothing here but the dam gas well stuff .not for me..i got a job in Cornelius north calolina..is it worth moving..iam a  More

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