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Bardstown, KY vs Madison, IN

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in Bardstown?
- The Median Age in Madison is 9.8 years older than in Bardstown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or Bardstown?
- Madison housing costs are 11.1% less expensive than Bardstown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or Bardstown?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 5.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bardstown.

Things to do in Bardstown?
Bardstown, KY is one of Kentucky's oldest cities located 35 miles southeast of Louisville in Nelson County. It has a population of 14000 people and its downtown area offers various retail stores including boutique shops selling antiques as well as Spiritous Distillery--the oldest continuously operating distillery in the U.S.--and Civil War era museums which can be explored by visitors who come to this historical town every year for its celebrated Bourbon Festival held each fall.

Things to do in Madison?
Madison, IN is an inviting town east of Louisville offering numerous delightful attractions such as Clifty Falls State Park displaying its distinctive environment or Lanier Mansion perfect for outdoor activities; locals gather yearly at their spectacular Madison Ribberfest with music and art each August.

 Bardstown, KYMadison, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,227329,725,481
 Median Income$49,298  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$221,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.41  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bardstown    1 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Bardstown be cappin  More

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Reviews for Madison    5 Reviews

We have one of the best schools in Indiana (Shaw) and a great downtown area, with something going on all the time. Come join the  More

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We visited downtown Madison over the weekend and had a great, great time! One of the court house which had burned down was sad, but ran into a few great stores. One  More

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Over 17 years ago

Nothing much to do. Low crime  More

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