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Bangor, ME vs Wake Forest, NC

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Are people in Wake Forest older or younger than people in Bangor?
- The Median Age in Wake Forest is 0.4 years younger than in Bangor.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wake Forest or Bangor?
- Wake Forest housing costs are 103.9% more expensive than Bangor housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wake Forest or Bangor?
- The average commute for residents of Wake Forest is 13.1 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 Wake Forest?
Wake Forest, North Carolina is located in Wake County and provides a wide range of both recreational and nightlife options from the Heritage Golf Club to Main Street Social Bar & Grill.

 Bangor, MEWake Forest, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,387329,725,481
 Median Income$49,652  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$237,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%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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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 Wake Forest    5 Reviews

Im a 22 year old male from Denver Colorado.im looking to relocate and transfer for work . Colorado has high taxes and high cost of living and also to much snow during  More

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Relocating from New York City three years ago took some adjustment and once settled in Wake Forest I was able to breath a little bit easier. The pace is something you  More

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The Triangle is a great place to work and live, more reasonable than the North but more expensive than most places in the South. We live in a beautiful  More

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