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Cohoes, NY vs Binghamton, NY

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Are people in Binghamton older or younger than people in Cohoes?
- The Median Age in Binghamton is 3.4 years younger than in Cohoes.

Are housing costs cheaper in Binghamton or Cohoes?
- Binghamton housing costs are 49.8% less expensive than Cohoes housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Binghamton or Cohoes?
- The average commute for residents of Binghamton is 3.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Cohoes.

Things to do in Cohoes?
Cohoes is a quaint village located in Albany County in eastern New York State. Situated along both sides of the Mohawk River this small community has plenty to offer visitors including historical sites such as Harmony Mills or the Cohoes Music Hall, multiple parks for those who love spending time outdoors, dozens of eateries ranging from steakhouses to Irish pubs, cultural spots such as museums and galleries plus more!

Things to do in Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

 Cohoes, NYBinghamton, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,828329,725,481
 Median Income$58,669  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$254,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.48  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cohoes    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

My children have done so well in Cohoes. My one daughter is currently enrolled in Abram Lansing Elementary. The teachers and staff are absolutely wonderful, and there  More

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Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

Marg · 

Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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