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Cheektowaga, NY vs Altoona, PA

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Are people in Altoona older or younger than people in Cheektowaga?
- The Median Age in Altoona is 1.1 years younger than in Cheektowaga.

Are housing costs cheaper in Altoona or Cheektowaga?
- Altoona housing costs are 37.0% less expensive than Cheektowaga housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Altoona or Cheektowaga?
- The average commute for residents of Altoona is 1.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Cheektowaga.

Things to do in Cheektowaga?
Cheektowaga, New York lies south-east of Buffalo and provides a classic small-town experience with plenty of local shops and restaurants along Transit Road or Harlem Road as well as multiple golf courses for more experienced players.

Things to do in Altoona?
Altoona, Pennsylvania lies within Blair County giving visitors access to Adventure Lagoon Water Park or Baker Mansion plus multiple restaurants like Chewy's Pizza & Wings Bar & Grill

 Cheektowaga, NYAltoona, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,114329,725,481
 Median Income$59,935  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$189,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.54  Unlock26.38
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Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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