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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Cookeville, TN vs Grand Island, NE

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Are people in Grand Island older or younger than people in Cookeville?
- The Median Age in Grand Island is 4.9 years older than in Cookeville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Grand Island or Cookeville?
- Grand Island housing costs are 29.3% less expensive than Cookeville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Grand Island or Cookeville?
- The average commute for residents of Grand Island is 3.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Cookeville.

Things to do in Cookeville?
Cookeville, TN is nestled in the Upper Cumberland Plateau providing numerous outdoor activities including hiking and biking trails as well as several cultural attractions like art galleries, music venues and museums.

Things to do in Grand Island?
Grand Island, NE is a charming city situated in the heart of Nebraska’s farm country. This picturesque landscape provides plenty of recreational opportunities and scenic vistas throughout the year. Grand Island also offers excellent educational facilities and luxurious shopping centers at its doorstep.

 Cookeville, TNGrand Island, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock52,755329,725,481
 Median Income$43,611  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$287,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.44  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Cookeville    12 Reviews
Seth · Cookeville, TN
Downhill Dramatically
Over 3 years ago

I lived in Cookeville for around 7 years non consecutively. Don’t expect to go on a walk here. Sidewalks are fairly abundant but they are not well maintained and there  More

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David · Cookeville, TN
Not a good outlook for the area.
Over 4 years ago

My wife and I both moved here to work for state government. Other people are right, the pay is awful, hovering around $28k for people with masters and doctorates. Rental  More

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Ross · Cookeville, TN
Crime and drug ridden, poor schools.
Over 5 years ago

Been here for 4-5 years now, crime is on the rise and pay is stagnant, don't look for much over 28k a year in gross income here. Lots of areas are getting metro  More

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Reviews for Grand Island    1 Reviews
Abhd · Tulsa, OK
nice town to raise a family
Over 18 years ago

nice for the family but hard to find a good paying job.. the platte river is nice. i would try kearney before grand  More

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