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Cartersville, GA vs Madison, AL

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in Cartersville?
- The Median Age in Madison is 2.6 years older than in Cartersville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or Cartersville?
- Madison housing costs are 19.0% more expensive than Cartersville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or Cartersville?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 4.4 minutes shorter 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 Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

 Cartersville, GAMadison, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,551329,725,481
 Median Income$62,510  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.8%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 Madison    11 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

My wife and I moved from Atlanta, GA area in 2016 when I retired. We have now lived in Huntsville for 4 years and now in Madison for almost 4 years. We were thinking  More

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Low crime. Traffic not too bad even during peak times. Covert classim and racism. A stick with our own mentality. Not very diverse primarily just blacks and whites.  More

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Madison is nice. The schools are excellent, which is why we chose to live here. The job market is good for anyone with an engineering degree or ex military, but for  More

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