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Cartersville, GA vs Franklin, TN

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Are people in Franklin older or younger than people in Cartersville?
- The Median Age in Franklin is 1.0 years older than in Cartersville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Franklin or Cartersville?
- Franklin housing costs are 162.2% more expensive than Cartersville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Franklin or Cartersville?
- The average commute for residents of Franklin is 0.3 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 Franklin?
Franklin, Tennessee is home to many local attractions including Carnton Plantation and Carter House Historic Site giving visitors an insight into the city’s history as well as modern venues such as CoolSprings Galleria Mall offering plenty alternatives for any shopper.

 Cartersville, GAFranklin, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock81,531329,725,481
 Median Income$62,510  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.1%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 Franklin    27 Reviews

After visiting here for a week in the summer, I fell in love with the city! Lots of my friends in Florida already moved here from New Port Richey and Wesley Chapel. I  More

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I've lived in Tennessee all my life. I have lived in west,east and middle Tennessee. By far this is the best place I have lived. We have been in Franklin for 8 years. It  More

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I love that this is a greatly diverse community with a large African American and Hispanic community around West Main St./Nachez (I'm addicted to Pueblo Real Mexican  More

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