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Bay Shore, NY vs Decatur, GA

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Are people in Decatur older or younger than people in Bay Shore?
- The Median Age in Decatur is 3.0 years older than in Bay Shore.

Are housing costs cheaper in Decatur or Bay Shore?
- Decatur housing costs are 32.0% more expensive than Bay Shore housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Decatur or Bay Shore?
- The average commute for residents of Decatur is 7.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bay Shore.

Things to do in Bay Shore?
Bay Shore NY lies southwest Babylon renowned mainly for its wealth of cultural attractions ranging from art galleries to wineries giving vacationers a chance explore area's culture while still having easy access stunning beaches along Long Island’s coast!

Things to do in Decatur?
Decatur, Georgia is located in DeKalb County and serves as the county seat for both DeKalb County and Fulton County. It has a population close to 20,500 individuals living within it’s 14 square miles area. Some notable attractions include Stone Mountain Park and Emory University’s main campus, both located about 20 minutes away by car from Decatur's downtown area.

 Bay Shore, NYDecatur, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,334329,725,481
 Median Income$97,783  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$446,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.83  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bay Shore    6 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Long Island is very expensive. Bay Shore is definitely one of the cheaper parts of the island, but it's still  More

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Over 14 years ago

Great community but saddled with taxes that are detracting from the quality of life here on Long  More

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I find the quality of life here in Bay Shore becoming more and more difficult. Due to the lack of convenient public transportation our population is forced to clog the  More

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Reviews for Decatur    9 Reviews

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Over 15 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

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