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Beaufort, SC vs Madison, AL

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in Beaufort?
- The Median Age in Madison is 3.9 years older than in Beaufort.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or Beaufort?
- Madison housing costs are 3.4% more expensive than Beaufort housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or Beaufort?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 2.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Beaufort.

Things to do in Beaufort?
Beaufort, SC is an attractive city east of Savannah home to numerous wonderful sights including Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park exhibiting tranquil beaches or Beaufort History Museum showcasing many artifacts; they organize vibrant events like Gullah Festival each spring.

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

 Beaufort, SCMadison, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,551329,725,481
 Median Income$53,653  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$344,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.31  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Beaufort    17 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

My husband and I moved here a year and a half ago. We have already made more friends here, than we had in other places we have lived. Most of our neighbors are from  More

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This place is exactly what you'd expect for a small town. Great for old people who like a slow lifestyle of fishing and pig pickings. Horrible for young people --  More

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We are relocating to the area and I am wondering about the elementary school special needs programs. I will i appreciate any  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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