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Fayetteville, AR vs Altoona, PA

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Are people in Altoona older or younger than people in Fayetteville?
- The Median Age in Altoona is 11.2 years older than in Fayetteville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Altoona or Fayetteville?
- Altoona housing costs are 64.1% less expensive than Fayetteville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Altoona or Fayetteville?
- The average commute for residents of Altoona is 1.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fayetteville.

Things to do in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Arkansas is located in the heart of Washington County and has been an important commercial center since its founding in 1828. It’s home to several local attractions like the University of Arkansas Campus or scenic hiking trails at nearby Devil’s Den State Park.

Things to do in Altoona?
Altoona, Pennsylvania lies within Blair County giving visitors access to Adventure Lagoon Water Park or Baker Mansion plus multiple restaurants like Chewy's Pizza & Wings Bar & Grill

 Fayetteville, ARAltoona, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,114329,725,481
 Median Income$52,111  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$332,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.47  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fayetteville    49 Reviews

We've been here for many years. And my wife grew up here. We love being part of the community. She's a teacher and I own Deck Bros. The only thing remotely negative that  More

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How this city made Sperlings top ten for midsize cities is beyond me. The crime rate for both personal and property are horrendous. Assuming because of the fairly  More

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I've lived in NWA for 15 years. I've lived in many different cities in this country. This the worst area.First of all, you can't trust many of the people. They say  More

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Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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