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Cartersville, GA vs Fayetteville, GA

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Are people in Fayetteville older or younger than people in Cartersville?
- The Median Age in Fayetteville is 6.7 years older than in Cartersville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fayetteville or Cartersville?
- Fayetteville housing costs are 29.4% more expensive than Cartersville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fayetteville or Cartersville?
- The average commute for residents of Fayetteville is 10.2 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 Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Georgia sits within Fayette county featuring numerous attractions such as Starr’s Mill or Southern Crescent Technical College combined with stores like South Fayette Pavilion and multiple dining spots including Ristorante Giovanni.

 Cartersville, GAFayetteville, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,633329,725,481
 Median Income$62,510  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%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 Fayetteville    7 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in this city for 9 years with my children and experienced the worst in my lifetime. Police are not supportive. Pedestrians get hit or run over. Gardens get  More

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Over 14 years ago

Moved here with my 3 sons and husband in spring of 2009 and am really impressed with the elementary and middle school here. (Spring Hill Elem. and Bennetts Mill Middle)  More

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Over 14 years ago

Wanting to know what is the average rental rates in Fayette County.  More

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