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Columbia, IL vs Atoka, TN

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Are people in Atoka older or younger than people in Columbia?
- The Median Age in Atoka is 3.2 years younger than in Columbia.

Are housing costs cheaper in Atoka or Columbia?
- Atoka housing costs are 15.8% more expensive than Columbia housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Atoka or Columbia?
- The average commute for residents of Atoka is 10.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Columbia.

Things to do in Columbia?
Columbia, IL sits in Monroe County with a population close to 9,500 people. Here you can visit unique attractions such as Fort de Chartres State Historic Site boasting scenic vistas along the Mississippi River or go on leisurely strolls through LaRue Swamp Conservancy lined with various gardens & wetlands suitable for all ages!

Things to do in Atoka?
Atoka TN is home to approximately 3000 people across 11 square miles and borders the Cherokee National Forest Atoka’s location gives residents easy access to outdoor activities like hiking camping boating hunting fishing at nearby lakes streams or wildlife refuges as well as many local events festivals held by the city throughout the year

 Columbia, ILAtoka, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,863329,725,481
 Median Income$102,107  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$267,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.37  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Columbia    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I actually live in the next town over, but work full-time in Columbia, and it's a really nice town. It is the walking-est city I have ever seen; people enjoy riding  More

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Over 17 years ago

Columbia,Illinois has to be the most stuck up and unfriendly little one horse town i've ever lived in . People here feel that if you weren't born and raised here  More

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Over 17 years ago

Columbia, Illinois is located at the northern tip of Monroe County in Southwestern Illinois only about 12 miles from downtown St. Louis. 20 miles from Scott Air Force  More

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Reviews for Atoka    5 Reviews

This town is small but has just enough places to shop. You are a few mins. From Millington and Bartlett. The people here seemed to be very friendly. It seems to be a  More

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Over 13 years ago

No crime what so ever. Neighborhood watch,  More

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Over 14 years ago

No crime of what I am aware  More

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