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Cary, IL vs Richmond, KY

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Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Cary?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 12.7 years younger than in Cary.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Cary?
- Richmond housing costs are 20.1% less expensive than Cary housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Cary?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 14.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Cary.

Things to do in Cary?
Cary, Illinois is situated in McHenry county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Oak Ridge Marsh Nature Preserve to Phillips Recreation Center combined with stores like Oakwood Hills Shopping Center and local food spots like Los Potrillos

Things to do in Richmond?
Richmond, Kentucky is located in Madison County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Central Park plus stores like Richmond Centre and dining spots near Benjamin's Cafe.

 Cary, ILRichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$106,940  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$311,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.3  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cary    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

nice town, very safe but high taxes.  More

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Over 14 years ago

The Fox River is a nice place to cruise around on the boat and visit all the area bars but after seeing one bar you've seen them all. There is very little artistic  More

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Over 16 years ago

High property taxes is one of the biggest deterrents to wanting to 'retire' almost anywhere in Illinois. Once on a fixed income this would be a huge drain on finite  More

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Reviews for Richmond    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Keep this between us... Richmond is a hidden gem. A small university town close to a large city (Lexington is 30 minutes away) and less than two hour from very large  More

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For a smallish town, Richmond offers a convenient location and great small restaurants. Fortunately it is also wedged between Lexington and little Berea, both with more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Major university town of small size (30,000), and conveniently located 30 miles from Lexington,  More

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