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Elizabethton, TN vs Waynesville, NC

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Are people in Waynesville older or younger than people in Elizabethton?
- The Median Age in Waynesville is 8.0 years older than in Elizabethton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waynesville or Elizabethton?
- Waynesville housing costs are 68.4% more expensive than Elizabethton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waynesville or Elizabethton?
- The average commute for residents of Waynesville is 0.3 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 Waynesville?
Waynesville is a small town located in Haywood county, North Carolina. With a population of around 9,500 people, it is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers easy access to outdoor recreation attractions such as Lake Junaluska and Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

 Elizabethton, TNWaynesville, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,087329,725,481
 Median Income$39,927  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock47.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$189,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%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 Waynesville    4 Reviews

The post below was written a little less than 10 years ago and only a few months prior to my move to Waynesville. Anyone who moves to any city should do research before  More

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Over 17 years ago

Waynesville is a small town trying to keep up with the big dogs across the mountains. It puts on shows and have festivals downtown but it is not good enough. I have  More

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For those of us who weren't reared there, Waynesville, NC lends itself best to being a small-town retirement community. The "Gateway to the Smokies" is a blissfully  More

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