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Charleston, IL vs Troy, AL

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Highlights
Are people in Troy older or younger than people in Charleston?
- The Median Age in Troy is 1.8 years younger than in Charleston.

Are housing costs cheaper in Troy or Charleston?
- Troy housing costs are 38.4% more expensive than Charleston housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Troy or Charleston?
- The average commute for residents of Troy is 3.4 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 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.

 Charleston, ILTroy, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,765329,725,481
 Median Income$44,371  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock2538.4
 Avg. Home Price$118,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.58  Unlock26.38
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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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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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