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Altoona, IA vs Oak Ridge, TN

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Are people in Oak Ridge older or younger than people in Altoona?
- The Median Age in Oak Ridge is 3.3 years older than in Altoona.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oak Ridge or Altoona?
- Oak Ridge housing costs are 6.6% less expensive than Altoona housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oak Ridge or Altoona?
- The average commute for residents of Oak Ridge is 0.0 minutes shorter 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 Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge, TN has around 28,000 residents and sits in Anderson county. It was founded during World War II and today it serves as home to the city's Technology Valley business incubator program.

 Altoona, IAOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,087329,725,481
 Median Income$83,514  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$276,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.2  Unlock26.38
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Paul · Fremont, CA
It's on the positive side.. Kinda homey but boring
Over 4 years ago

Overall it's on the positive side. It's pretty boring but it can feel like a real home at times. It could stand to be a hair closer to Western Knoxville.. Melton lake  More

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Kelley · Oak Ridge, TN
Safe place to live
Over 5 years ago

Oak Ridge is located in beautiful East TN, has excellent public schools, is very safe for families, and is only 15-30 min away from Knoxville.  More

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John A · Oak Ridge, TN
general educational/business preparedness
Over 11 years ago

Marginal, at best. Lack of social and business skills to perform anything but menial tasks. No clue about customer service, business etiquette or basic business  More

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