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Elizabethton, TN vs Poughkeepsie, NY

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Are people in Poughkeepsie older or younger than people in Elizabethton?
- The Median Age in Poughkeepsie is 0.4 years younger than in Elizabethton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Poughkeepsie or Elizabethton?
- Poughkeepsie housing costs are 23.6% more expensive than Elizabethton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Poughkeepsie or Elizabethton?
- The average commute for residents of Poughkeepsie is 4.9 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 Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie is situated on the Hudson River within Dutchess County in New York—and has historically been known for its beautiful riverfront views along with other attractions such as Locust Grove Nature Center & Historic Estate and Poughkeepsie Farms & Creamery where visitors can learn about sustainability while indulging their sweet tooth!

 Elizabethton, TNPoughkeepsie, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,475329,725,481
 Median Income$39,927  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$189,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%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 Poughkeepsie    10 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I have mixed feelings about Poughkeepsie because there are equally as many things I love about that town as there are things I hate about it so I'm just going to write a  More

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Over 12 years ago

Prices are high here. housing is easily 25-30percent of our monthly  More

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Over 13 years ago

It'd be great if jobs were available. This city is OK but COL is so much higher in NY than where I was raised in South Maybe I should head  More

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