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Cheshire, CT vs Canandaigua, NY

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Are people in Canandaigua older or younger than people in Cheshire?
- The Median Age in Canandaigua is 3.5 years younger than in Cheshire.

Are housing costs cheaper in Canandaigua or Cheshire?
- Canandaigua housing costs are 51.6% less expensive than Cheshire housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Canandaigua or Cheshire?
- The average commute for residents of Canandaigua is 4.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Cheshire.

Things to do in Cheshire?
Cheshire, CT is a town located in New Haven County in southern Connecticut. It was founded in 1780 and is known for its quiet suburbs and green spaces. There are several parks within Cheshire that offer outdoor activities like hiking and camping, as well as charming historic buildings such as Lock 12 Historic Park and Witch Meadow Lake Beach Park.

Things to do in Canandaigua?
Canandaigua is a town located within Ontario County on Canandaigua Lake near Rochester NY. Popular activities here include sailing around Canandaigua Lake or visiting any one of the many wineries that surround it producing some award-winning wines; there are also plenty of hikes available up any one of Canandaigua’s hillsides providing stunning panorama views across what’s affectionately known as “The Prettiest Town In The Finger Lakes Region.

 Cheshire, CTCanandaigua, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,563329,725,481
 Median Income$132,682  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$408,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.02  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cheshire    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Overall excellent town for raising kids. When comparing towns look at the numbers, they take out any biases. You get the most for your family in  More

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Over 15 years ago

I love Cheshire because the people there are friendly,mind their own business and the town is so pretty! I live in Meriden and I go to Cheshire often just to relax.  More

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Reviews for Canandaigua    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I grew up near here and after returning from the Southwest was pleasntly suprised by the "chosen spot" The lifestyle is laid back, it's a dog town, the people are great  More

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New York is one of the highest taxed states in the country. The political feel is very Democratic and not at all good for business. Most of the large businesses are  More

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