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Benton, AR vs Madison, AL

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in Benton?
- The Median Age in Madison is 1.5 years older than in Benton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or Benton?
- Madison housing costs are 78.5% more expensive than Benton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or Benton?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 4.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Benton.

Things to do in Benton?
Benton, Arkansas lies within Saline County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Saline Crossing to I-30 Speedway combined with stores like Benton Town Center Shopping Center and local food spots like Ella Hill BBQ.

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

 Benton, ARMadison, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,551329,725,481
 Median Income$60,813  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$199,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.35  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Benton    4 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Benton is a great place to live and raise a family. Before you give the previous review too much credibility, you might want to consider another perspective. I've  More

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Over 12 years ago

Benton, and Arkansas in general, is a pretty backwards place. I have lived here all my life and these are a few of the things I've learned. People here are extremely  More

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Over 12 years ago

Benton, and Arkansas in general, is a pretty backwards place. I have lived here all my life and these are a few of the things I've learned. People here are  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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