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Cleveland, TN vs Waynesville, NC

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Highlights
Are people in Waynesville older or younger than people in Cleveland?
- The Median Age in Waynesville is 13.6 years older than in Cleveland.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waynesville or Cleveland?
- Waynesville housing costs are 30.6% more expensive than Cleveland housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waynesville or Cleveland?
- The average commute for residents of Waynesville is 2.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Cleveland.

Things to do in Cleveland?
Cleveland, Tennessee is a city located in Bradley County. The city is home to the Museum of Appalachia, as well as a variety of outdoor activities.

Things to do in Waynesville?
Waynesville is a small town located in Haywood county, North Carolina. With a population of around 9,500 people, it is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers easy access to outdoor recreation attractions such as Lake Junaluska and Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

 Cleveland, TNWaynesville, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,087329,725,481
 Median Income$48,431  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock47.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$244,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.62  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cleveland    12 Reviews

All of these reviews are so dated. On my search for a place to retire in eastern Tennessee, I spent time in Cleveland in May 2023. I stayed at an AirBnB. Well, it will  More

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I just moved from Cleveland the last week of December 2023 and lived in Bradley County about 4 miles out of city limits for 21+ years and 2 years in the city limits.   More

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Over 7 years ago

Lived in Cleveland for the last 15 years. Dont believe any glowing reviews you read. The job situation here is terrible. on any given major street you can find an  More

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Reviews for Waynesville    4 Reviews

The post below was written a little less than 10 years ago and only a few months prior to my move to Waynesville. Anyone who moves to any city should do research before  More

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Over 17 years ago

Waynesville is a small town trying to keep up with the big dogs across the mountains. It puts on shows and have festivals downtown but it is not good enough. I have  More

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For those of us who weren't reared there, Waynesville, NC lends itself best to being a small-town retirement community. The "Gateway to the Smokies" is a blissfully  More

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