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Carroll, IA vs Waynesville, NC

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Are people in Waynesville older or younger than people in Carroll?
- The Median Age in Waynesville is 4.4 years older than in Carroll.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waynesville or Carroll?
- Waynesville housing costs are 87.4% more expensive than Carroll housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waynesville or Carroll?
- The average commute for residents of Waynesville is 7.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Carroll.

Things to do in Carroll?
Carroll, IA is located between Fort Dodge & Des Moines right along US Highway 30 giving visitors & locals easy access to nearby attractions like iconic downtown festivals & popular Farmer’s Market on Court Avenue during summer months when strawberries come into season among other fresh fruits & vegetables grown locally!

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.

 Carroll, IAWaynesville, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,087329,725,481
 Median Income$51,443  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock47.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$170,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14  Unlock26.38
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dennis  · College Station, TX
weather
Over 17 years ago

texas is very hot and for me iowa weather was easier to live plus your health was much better their but college station has the best behavied college students of any  More

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Reviews for Waynesville    4 Reviews
Kyler · Waynesville, NC
The truth about our town.
Over 7 years ago

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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Joanne · Waynesville, NC
Small town community
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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Kay · Acworth, GA
A Delightful Place to Retire
Over 18 years ago

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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