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Canandaigua, NY vs Wake Forest, NC

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Are people in Wake Forest older or younger than people in Canandaigua?
- The Median Age in Wake Forest is 3.3 years younger than in Canandaigua.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wake Forest or Canandaigua?
- Wake Forest housing costs are 145.0% more expensive than Canandaigua housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wake Forest or Canandaigua?
- The average commute for residents of Wake Forest is 7.6 minutes longer 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 Wake Forest?
Wake Forest, North Carolina is located in Wake County and provides a wide range of both recreational and nightlife options from the Heritage Golf Club to Main Street Social Bar & Grill.

 Canandaigua, NYWake Forest, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,387329,725,481
 Median Income$52,365  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$197,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%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 Wake Forest    5 Reviews

Im a 22 year old male from Denver Colorado.im looking to relocate and transfer for work . Colorado has high taxes and high cost of living and also to much snow during  More

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Relocating from New York City three years ago took some adjustment and once settled in Wake Forest I was able to breath a little bit easier. The pace is something you  More

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The Triangle is a great place to work and live, more reasonable than the North but more expensive than most places in the South. We live in a beautiful  More

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