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Cartersville, GA vs Acworth, GA

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Are people in Acworth older or younger than people in Cartersville?
- The Median Age in Acworth is 0.1 years younger than in Cartersville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Acworth or Cartersville?
- Acworth housing costs are 30.1% more expensive than Cartersville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Acworth or Cartersville?
- The average commute for residents of Acworth is 8.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Cartersville.

Things to do in Cartersville?
Cartersville, GA sits between Atlanta and Chattanooga at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Nicknamed The Lake City because of its proximity to Allatoona Lake, Cartersville boasts natural beauty as well as historical sites such as several Civil War-era fortifications.

Things to do in Acworth?
Acworth is situated along Lake Acworth in Cobb County Georgia just 30 miles north of Atlanta making it ideal for those looking for easy access to one of the South's busiest cities without dealing with all of its traffic and noise. Its scenic lake setting provides several outdoor recreation opportunities such as swimming fishing boating waterskiing wakeboarding sailing kayaking hiking biking etc making it perfect for active individuals who love nature!

 Cartersville, GAAcworth, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock22,330329,725,481
 Median Income$62,510  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.82  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cartersville    4 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The one important thing i didn't know when moving to Cartersville 11 years ago is the coal plant on the west side of town. The town smells of sulfur and chemicals. Only  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Over 14 years ago

My city is small, friendly and cheap. There is a lot to do here. There is the new Tellus museum, local art and cultural museums. You're not too far from Tennessee,  More

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Reviews for Acworth    14 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

So you want to know about Acworth, do ya? Well, imagine a tired industrial town with concrete plants, old run-down strip malls, the busiest rail road (so you're  More

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What else can I say? It's better than Cherokee County, they're run over with Meth and Heroin. Acworth has a crack and weed problem. Pick your poison.  More

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Acworth is north of Atlanta. The population is just over 20K and the cost of living is very low compared to almost anywhere in the region. If you love a sunny, warm  More

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