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Binghamton, NY vs Los Altos, CA

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Are people in Los Altos older or younger than people in Binghamton?
- The Median Age in Los Altos is 9.7 years older than in Binghamton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Los Altos or Binghamton?
- Los Altos housing costs are 2,814.5% more expensive than Binghamton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Los Altos or Binghamton?
- The average commute for residents of Los Altos is 6.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Binghamton.

Things to do in Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

Things to do in Los Altos?
Los Altos CA lies within Silicon Valley making this tech mecca one full of opportunity with major employers as well as attractions like Shoreline Amphitheater or even exploring one of over 50 regional parks sprinkled throughout Santa Clara County!

 Binghamton, NYLos Altos, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,562329,725,481
 Median Income$39,012  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

Marg · 

Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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Reviews for Los Altos    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Expensive but worth  More

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Over 17 years ago

the quality of life here is very high however the cost of living is also high. extremely high as a matter of fact. I'd like to look at other communities that are less  More

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