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Bangor, ME vs Madison, AL

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in Bangor?
- The Median Age in Madison is 0.2 years younger than in Bangor.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or Bangor?
- Madison housing costs are 50.1% more expensive than Bangor housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or Bangor?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 3.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Bangor.

Things to do in Bangor?
Bangor ME seats northeast Portland renowned chiefly for its numerous sights like Penobscot Tower making it ideal destination for hikers due to its easy access trails plus offering plenty of chances to unwind with fine dining & theater performances.

Things to do in Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

 Bangor, MEMadison, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,551329,725,481
 Median Income$49,652  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$237,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.95  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bangor    14 Reviews

I have lived just outside of Bangor for four years. I came from the Seattle area and have lived in several states. I love it here. I have found people to be very  More

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I have never lived anyplace and been as much of an outcast and a social pariah as I have been in Bangor ME. I have lived here for 4yrs. and have been met with contempt  More

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Over 7 years ago

DONT'E WAS BULLIED BY SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS IN SCHOOL AND WAS BULLIED BY NUMEROUS TEACHERS THROUGHOUT HIS SCHOOL YEARS IN THE BANGOR SCHOOL  More

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Reviews for Madison    11 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

My wife and I moved from Atlanta, GA area in 2016 when I retired. We have now lived in Huntsville for 4 years and now in Madison for almost 4 years. We were thinking  More

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Low crime. Traffic not too bad even during peak times. Covert classim and racism. A stick with our own mentality. Not very diverse primarily just blacks and whites.  More

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Madison is nice. The schools are excellent, which is why we chose to live here. The job market is good for anyone with an engineering degree or ex military, but for  More

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