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Altoona, IA vs Gallatin, TN

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Are people in Gallatin older or younger than people in Altoona?
- The Median Age in Gallatin is 2.0 years older than in Altoona.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gallatin or Altoona?
- Gallatin housing costs are 42.3% more expensive than Altoona housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gallatin or Altoona?
- The average commute for residents of Gallatin is 3.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Altoona.

Things to do in Altoona?
Altoona, IA is an inviting town northeast of Des Moines full of amazing places to explore like Adventureland Park presenting its distinctive landscape or Ewing Park hosting outdoor activities; their annual event Altoona Days brings people together with food and games every August.

Things to do in Gallatin?
Gallatin, Tennessee is situated in Sumner county giving visitors leisure areas such as Bledsoe Creek State Park while also having restaurants like Uncle Bud's Fried Catfish plus entertainment opportunities at The Palace Theatre.

 Altoona, IAGallatin, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,306329,725,481
 Median Income$83,514  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$276,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.2  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Gallatin    12 Reviews

Sumner County Gallatin Tennessee based on 10-years experience was a huge disappointment. The City of Gallatin is run by mostly family related members that are not open  More

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Don't believe me? Check Reader's Digest 2017. I have lived and been all around our great country but Gallatin has its own little quaint appeal like no where else. We are  More

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Gallatin is a great place to live.... If you want to live in the South. Unlike Murfreesboro or Nashville, Gallatin has not been over run by northerners who want to  More

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