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Cartersville, GA vs Poughkeepsie, NY

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Are people in Poughkeepsie older or younger than people in Cartersville?
- The Median Age in Poughkeepsie is 3.0 years older than in Cartersville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Poughkeepsie or Cartersville?
- Poughkeepsie housing costs are 21.7% less expensive than Cartersville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Poughkeepsie or Cartersville?
- The average commute for residents of Poughkeepsie is 2.0 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 Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie is situated on the Hudson River within Dutchess County in New York—and has historically been known for its beautiful riverfront views along with other attractions such as Locust Grove Nature Center & Historic Estate and Poughkeepsie Farms & Creamery where visitors can learn about sustainability while indulging their sweet tooth!

 Cartersville, GAPoughkeepsie, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,475329,725,481
 Median Income$62,510  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%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 Poughkeepsie    10 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I have mixed feelings about Poughkeepsie because there are equally as many things I love about that town as there are things I hate about it so I'm just going to write a  More

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Over 12 years ago

Prices are high here. housing is easily 25-30percent of our monthly  More

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Over 13 years ago

It'd be great if jobs were available. This city is OK but COL is so much higher in NY than where I was raised in South Maybe I should head  More

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