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Cortland, NY vs Richmond, KY

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Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Cortland?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 0.8 years younger than in Cortland.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Cortland?
- Richmond housing costs are 45.4% more expensive than Cortland housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Cortland?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 2.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Cortland.

Things to do in Cortland?
Cortland, NY is a lovely village southeast of Syracuse filled with plenty of enjoyable attractions such as Greek Peak Mountain Resort showcasing its distinctive landscape or SUNY Cortland great for outdoor activities; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Peach Festival offering lots of entertainment every July.

Things to do in Richmond?
Richmond, Kentucky is located in Madison County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Central Park plus stores like Richmond Centre and dining spots near Benjamin's Cafe.

 Cortland, NYRichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$50,697  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$171,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.74  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cortland    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

i was born here and this city is like a real life pvp-enabled zone. god isnt watching  More

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Over 10 years ago

Cortland is a small town geographically right in the center of New York. The population is around 20K and has been the same for decades. Cortland is a typical small  More

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Over 18 years ago

I was born here (but grew up in Syracuse thank god) and moved back when I was a teen. Year after year the city goes downhill. It has went from a city with a trolley car  More

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Reviews for Richmond    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Keep this between us... Richmond is a hidden gem. A small university town close to a large city (Lexington is 30 minutes away) and less than two hour from very large  More

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For a smallish town, Richmond offers a convenient location and great small restaurants. Fortunately it is also wedged between Lexington and little Berea, both with more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Major university town of small size (30,000), and conveniently located 30 miles from Lexington,  More

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