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Canandaigua, NY vs Traverse City, MI

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Are people in Traverse City older or younger than people in Canandaigua?
- The Median Age in Traverse City is 1.5 years younger than in Canandaigua.

Are housing costs cheaper in Traverse City or Canandaigua?
- Traverse City housing costs are 100.1% more expensive than Canandaigua housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Traverse City or Canandaigua?
- The average commute for residents of Traverse City is 6.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Canandaigua.

Things to do in Canandaigua?
Canandaigua is a town located within Ontario County on Canandaigua Lake near Rochester NY. Popular activities here include sailing around Canandaigua Lake or visiting any one of the many wineries that surround it producing some award-winning wines; there are also plenty of hikes available up any one of Canandaigua’s hillsides providing stunning panorama views across what’s affectionately known as “The Prettiest Town In The Finger Lakes Region.

Things to do in Traverse City?
Traverse City, MI is an independent city situated in Grand Traverse County west-north-west from East Bay Township populated by just over fourteen thousand people. Traverse City produces lots of parks such as Clinch Park which grants visitors the perfect chance to experience nature through different activities like birdwatching or horseback riding all year round! Additionally there are multiple restaurants and shops available within this area offering its citizens with something special when they’re here.

 Canandaigua, NYTraverse City, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock15,263329,725,481
 Median Income$52,365  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$197,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.45  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Canandaigua    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I grew up near here and after returning from the Southwest was pleasntly suprised by the "chosen spot" The lifestyle is laid back, it's a dog town, the people are great  More

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New York is one of the highest taxed states in the country. The political feel is very Democratic and not at all good for business. Most of the large businesses are  More

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Reviews for Traverse City    28 Reviews

Beautiful, clean, surrounded by some of the most beautiful and unpolluted nature in the nation, interesting residents from all over the world, an open-minded liberal  More

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Teri · 

Sorry I moved here homes overpriced, local people are rude. Too many rambo type personalities, pickup trucks and illiteracy Fun for about a week. Restaurants are  More

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Left in '78. Should have left sooner. If you are a snob and think you're better than any one else then maybe you can get a job teaching here. Hated it as a kid and come  More

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