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Bedford, NH vs Waynesville, NC

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Are people in Waynesville older or younger than people in Bedford?
- The Median Age in Waynesville is 2.8 years older than in Bedford.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waynesville or Bedford?
- Waynesville housing costs are 46.1% less expensive than Bedford housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waynesville or Bedford?
- The average commute for residents of Waynesville is 6.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bedford.

Things to do in Bedford?
Bedford is an affluent suburban town located just northwest Manchester New Hampshire's largest city. It features beautiful scenery consisting of gentle hills abundant forests picturesque rivers lakes ponds wetlands wildlife reserves trails parks golf courses open spaces playgrounds sports fields shopping areas dining hot spots entertainment venues cultural heritage sites museums tourist attractions major highways train stations airports bus stops bike lanes waterways bridges dams power plants government offices libraries churches chapels schools universities colleges hospitals nursing homes residential housing all around giving residents plenty things explore enjoy appreciate admire forever!

Things to do in Waynesville?
Waynesville is a small town located in Haywood county, North Carolina. With a population of around 9,500 people, it is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers easy access to outdoor recreation attractions such as Lake Junaluska and Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

 Bedford, NHWaynesville, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,087329,725,481
 Median Income$143,119  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock47.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$591,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.63  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bedford    1 Reviews

Bedford, NH, likes to think of itself as a country town, but it borders the largest city in the state and attracts lots of people, so the small town flavor is gone as  More

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Reviews for Waynesville    4 Reviews

The post below was written a little less than 10 years ago and only a few months prior to my move to Waynesville. Anyone who moves to any city should do research before  More

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Over 17 years ago

Waynesville is a small town trying to keep up with the big dogs across the mountains. It puts on shows and have festivals downtown but it is not good enough. I have  More

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For those of us who weren't reared there, Waynesville, NC lends itself best to being a small-town retirement community. The "Gateway to the Smokies" is a blissfully  More

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