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Cary, IL vs Troy, AL

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Highlights
Are people in Troy older or younger than people in Cary?
- The Median Age in Troy is 14.0 years younger than in Cary.

Are housing costs cheaper in Troy or Cary?
- Troy housing costs are 47.4% less expensive than Cary housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Troy or Cary?
- The average commute for residents of Troy is 17.3 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 Troy?
Troy, AL is an attractive city southeast of Montgomery home to numerous wonderful sights including Jubilee Cityfest exhibiting tranquil grounds and gardens or Troy University ideal for picnicking; they organize vibrant events like Alabama Biscuit Festival each November.

 Cary, ILTroy, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,765329,725,481
 Median Income$106,940  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock2538.4
 Avg. Home Price$311,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.1%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 Troy    11 Reviews

I love it here. It’s quiet and you shouldn’t go by 13 year old reviews. Everything has improved for the better and I will continue to live here for many years to come.  More

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Biggest mistake of my life was moving to yorT (<—-not a typo) to take a high school teaching position there. Revolving door. I got my family out and to greener  More

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Over 13 years ago

Sadly I was born and raised in Troy Al, and I'm happy to report that I moved away 2 weeks after graduating high school. I still visit family there and growing up I knew  More

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