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Altoona, PA vs Charleston, IL

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Are people in Charleston older or younger than people in Altoona?
- The Median Age in Charleston is 12.8 years younger than in Altoona.

Are housing costs cheaper in Charleston or Altoona?
- Charleston housing costs are 0.8% less expensive than Altoona housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Charleston or Altoona?
- The average commute for residents of Charleston is 4.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Altoona.

Things to do in Altoona?
Altoona, Pennsylvania lies within Blair County giving visitors access to Adventure Lagoon Water Park or Baker Mansion plus multiple restaurants like Chewy's Pizza & Wings Bar & Grill

Things to do in Charleston?
Charleston, IL is an inviting town southeast of Mattoon full of amazing places to explore like 'Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site' presenting its distinctive landscape or Coles County Historical Museum & Research Center hosting outdoor activities; their annual event Festival Of The Little Hills brings people together with food and games every August.

 Altoona, PACharleston, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,130329,725,481
 Median Income$46,010  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$119,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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