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Auburn, MA vs Oak Ridge, TN

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Are people in Oak Ridge older or younger than people in Auburn?
- The Median Age in Oak Ridge is 3.6 years younger than in Auburn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oak Ridge or Auburn?
- Oak Ridge housing costs are 30.7% less expensive than Auburn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oak Ridge or Auburn?
- The average commute for residents of Oak Ridge is 6.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Auburn.

Things to do in Auburn?
Auburn is a vibrant town located 18 miles south of Worcester in central Massachusetts. Its rolling hills are covered with farmlands and forests while its downtown area boasts historic buildings, cafes and boutiques. Visitors come to Auburn to explore its nature reserves, play golf courses or take part in events such as the Auburn Historical Society Home Heritages Tour or the Apple Harvest Festival.

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.

 Auburn, MAOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,087329,725,481
 Median Income$94,063  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$373,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.68  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Auburn    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Auburn is a nice town but a busy place. The growth in Auburn has been extreme in the past 20 years. You can do anything in Auburn you can think of within a few miles.  More

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Reviews for Oak Ridge    8 Reviews

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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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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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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