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College Park, MD vs Troy, AL

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Are people in Troy older or younger than people in College Park?
- The Median Age in Troy is 3.4 years older than in College Park.

Are housing costs cheaper in Troy or College Park?
- Troy housing costs are 60.5% less expensive than College Park housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Troy or College Park?
- The average commute for residents of Troy is 12.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of College Park.

Things to do in College Park?
College Park MD can be found close Washington D.C. famous primarily for its numerous historical landmarks such as the University Of Maryland’s campus or even National Museum Of Aviation perfect for a day trip to learn more about American history.

Things to do in Troy?
Troy, AL is an attractive city southeast of Montgomery home to numerous wonderful sights including Jubilee Cityfest exhibiting tranquil grounds and gardens or Troy University ideal for picnicking; they organize vibrant events like Alabama Biscuit Festival each November.

 College Park, MDTroy, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,765329,725,481
 Median Income$69,736  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock2538.4
 Avg. Home Price$414,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.41  Unlock26.38
Reviews for College Park    1 Reviews

There are a lot of options for students who want to live near campus. Closer to campus is definitely the most expensive area, around 800-1200 per month. There are a lot  More

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Reviews for Troy    11 Reviews

I love it here. It’s quiet and you shouldn’t go by 13 year old reviews. Everything has improved for the better and I will continue to live here for many years to come.  More

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Biggest mistake of my life was moving to yorT (<—-not a typo) to take a high school teaching position there. Revolving door. I got my family out and to greener  More

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Sadly I was born and raised in Troy Al, and I'm happy to report that I moved away 2 weeks after graduating high school. I still visit family there and growing up I knew  More

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