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Charleston, IL vs Cookeville, TN

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Are people in Cookeville older or younger than people in Charleston?
- The Median Age in Cookeville is 3.2 years older than in Charleston.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cookeville or Charleston?
- Cookeville housing costs are 142.4% more expensive than Charleston housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cookeville or Charleston?
- The average commute for residents of Cookeville is 5.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Charleston.

Things to do in Charleston?
Charleston, IL is an inviting town southeast of Mattoon full of amazing places to explore like 'Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site' presenting its distinctive landscape or Coles County Historical Museum & Research Center hosting outdoor activities; their annual event Festival Of The Little Hills brings people together with food and games every August.

Things to do in Cookeville?
Cookeville, TN is nestled in the Upper Cumberland Plateau providing numerous outdoor activities including hiking and biking trails as well as several cultural attractions like art galleries, music venues and museums.

 Charleston, ILCookeville, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,068329,725,481
 Median Income$44,371  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3038.4
 Avg. Home Price$118,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.58  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Cookeville    12 Reviews

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I lived in Cookeville for around 7 years non consecutively. Don’t expect to go on a walk here. Sidewalks are fairly abundant but they are not well maintained and there  More

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My wife and I both moved here to work for state government. Other people are right, the pay is awful, hovering around $28k for people with masters and doctorates. Rental  More

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Been here for 4-5 years now, crime is on the rise and pay is stagnant, don't look for much over 28k a year in gross income here. Lots of areas are getting metro  More

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