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Chelsea, AL vs Aiken, SC

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Are people in Aiken older or younger than people in Chelsea?
- The Median Age in Aiken is 10.0 years older than in Chelsea.

Are housing costs cheaper in Aiken or Chelsea?
- Aiken housing costs are 39.3% less expensive than Chelsea housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Aiken or Chelsea?
- The average commute for residents of Aiken is 7.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Chelsea.

Things to do in Chelsea?
Chelsea, AL is an inviting town northeast of Tuscaloosa full of amazing places to explore like Thomas C. Miller Park presenting its distinctive landscape or Darden-Craig Log Cabin great for outdoor activities; their annual event Chelsea Day brings people together with food and games every June.

Things to do in Aiken?
Aiken SC seats southwest North Augusta well-known among tourists thanks to its variety of activities like horse riding, golfing at Woodside Plantation Country Club or exploring nearby Hitchcock Woods giving vacationers a chance relax in the nature’s beauty!

 Chelsea, ALAiken, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,516329,725,481
 Median Income$93,658  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$353,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.34  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Aiken    34 Reviews

I'm going on 3 years living in Aiken. Moving here not having any family or friends was difficult. I'm thankful for the people I have met who now feel like lifelong  More

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Aiken is a magical place. It is beautiful and historic, has all the amenities, and Hitchcock Woods is a treasure! I feel blessed to have lived in Aiken for 3 years. As a  More

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Aiken is a unique town to visit or live in. I've lived in Toronto, ON Canada, Lynchburg, VA and in Aiken. I am 24 years old and moved here from VA just over two years  More

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