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Decatur, GA vs Lake Oswego, OR

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Are people in Lake Oswego older or younger than people in Decatur?
- The Median Age in Lake Oswego is 7.3 years older than in Decatur.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lake Oswego or Decatur?
- Lake Oswego housing costs are 35.6% more expensive than Decatur housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lake Oswego or Decatur?
- The average commute for residents of Lake Oswego is 2.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Decatur.

Things to do in Decatur?
Decatur, Georgia is located in DeKalb County and serves as the county seat for both DeKalb County and Fulton County. It has a population close to 20,500 individuals living within it’s 14 square miles area. Some notable attractions include Stone Mountain Park and Emory University’s main campus, both located about 20 minutes away by car from Decatur's downtown area.

Things to do in Lake Oswego?
Lake Oswego, Oregon is located in Clackamas county offering people a variety of outdoor activities around Cooks Butte or Tryon Creek State Natural Area along with stores like Bridgeport Village Mall and multiple dining spots including Rin Tin Tin Sushi

 Decatur, GALake Oswego, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,390329,725,481
 Median Income$123,617  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$588,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.61  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Decatur    9 Reviews

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Over 14 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

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Reviews for Lake Oswego    14 Reviews

I have lived occasionally in Lake Oswego with my sister who married a LO man and found it very sweet. He was raised there by hard-working parents who had fantastic work  More

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Over 6 years ago

Retired in Lake Oswego to be close to family and Live in a beautiful little city. We call it Paradise. We’ve had part-time property in Oregon for 20 years and we have  More

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Ive lived here 22 years and it has gone from a charming small town to a congested pass thru neighborhood. People are rude, traffic a nightmare and we hate it here but  More

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