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Elizabethton, TN vs Aiken, SC

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Are people in Aiken older or younger than people in Elizabethton?
- The Median Age in Aiken is 7.0 years older than in Elizabethton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Aiken or Elizabethton?
- Aiken housing costs are 13.3% more expensive than Elizabethton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Aiken or Elizabethton?
- The average commute for residents of Aiken is 2.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Elizabethton.

Things to do in Elizabethton?
Elizabethton, TN is an inviting town northeast of Johnson City full of amazing places to explore like Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area presenting its distinctive landscape or Doe River great for outdoor activities; their annual event Carter County Apple Festival brings people together with food and games every October.

Things to do in Aiken?
Aiken SC seats southwest North Augusta well-known among tourists thanks to its variety of activities like horse riding, golfing at Woodside Plantation Country Club or exploring nearby Hitchcock Woods giving vacationers a chance relax in the nature’s beauty!

 Elizabethton, TNAiken, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,516329,725,481
 Median Income$39,927  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$189,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.88  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Elizabethton    2 Reviews

If you like hot humid weather all summer long, this is the place for you. The humidity level here is really high most of the year. Elizabethton is a pretty town, lots  More

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We stayed at a friend's home several times and can't wait to get back. I was never concerned for my safety, traffic is light, the people are friendly, the weather is  More

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Reviews for Aiken    34 Reviews

I'm going on 3 years living in Aiken. Moving here not having any family or friends was difficult. I'm thankful for the people I have met who now feel like lifelong  More

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Aiken is a magical place. It is beautiful and historic, has all the amenities, and Hitchcock Woods is a treasure! I feel blessed to have lived in Aiken for 3 years. As a  More

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Aiken is a unique town to visit or live in. I've lived in Toronto, ON Canada, Lynchburg, VA and in Aiken. I am 24 years old and moved here from VA just over two years  More

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