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Danville, KY vs Opelika, AL

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Are people in Opelika older or younger than people in Danville?
- The Median Age in Opelika is 4.8 years older than in Danville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Opelika or Danville?
- Opelika housing costs are 17.0% more expensive than Danville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Opelika or Danville?
- The average commute for residents of Opelika is 1.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Danville.

Things to do in Danville?
Danville, Kentucky is the county seat of Boyle County located 30 miles south-east of Lexington. The downtown area features unique boutiques and restaurants that allow visitors to explore the past while enjoying delicious food and locally made gifts!

Things to do in Opelika?
Opelika, AL is a small city with a rich cultural history situated on the banks of the Chattahoochee River in East Alabama. Home to Auburn University and Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine, Opelika has become known for its vibrant arts scene and historic downtown area.

 Danville, KYOpelika, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,810329,725,481
 Median Income$44,026  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$213,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.99  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Danville    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

If you like friendly non-judgmental people, four seasons, fertile land, beautiful natural scenery, low cost of living, this is a good  More

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Over 15 years ago

Great small college town for  More

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Over 19 years ago

Crime is Danville, in Kentucky really is driven, in my opinion, by the economy and lack of higher education. There is great opportunity for the area to grow in the next  More

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Reviews for Opelika    1 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Traffic is terrible...To many restaurants and banks..Nothing to do ..we need a theme park or somewhere to go and ride rides and enjoy family ..Cut out city  More

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