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Altoona, PA vs Kearney, NE

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Are people in Kearney older or younger than people in Altoona?
- The Median Age in Kearney is 7.5 years younger than in Altoona.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kearney or Altoona?
- Kearney housing costs are 117.1% more expensive than Altoona housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kearney or Altoona?
- The average commute for residents of Kearney is 5.4 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 Kearney?
Kearney NE is situated between Lincoln and Omaha, providing a variety of recreational activities from golfing to hiking plus numerous historical sites.

 Altoona, PAKearney, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,558329,725,481
 Median Income$46,010  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$119,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.1%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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Reviews for Kearney    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  More

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