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Fayetteville, AR vs Granite City, IL

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Are people in Granite City older or younger than people in Fayetteville?
- The Median Age in Granite City is 10.6 years older than in Fayetteville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Granite City or Fayetteville?
- Granite City housing costs are 71.7% less expensive than Fayetteville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Granite City or Fayetteville?
- The average commute for residents of Granite City is 3.7 minutes longer 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 Granite City?
Granite City, IL is located in Madison County and was once known for its steel mills that made it one of the leading steel production centers in the United States during World War II. Today it is home to several businesses as well as several parks of natural beauty where visitors can take part in outdoor activities such as camping and rafting.

 Fayetteville, ARGranite City, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock27,336329,725,481
 Median Income$52,111  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$332,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%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 Granite City    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Fair, Cost of living average , close to St. Louis Attractions, air quality poor, steal mill causes lots of respiratory illness. Water qualty used to be above average til  More

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Over 17 years ago

Granite City is not a bad place to live. The smell of the steel plants is annoying sometimes. There is rarely a day go by that you don't here sirens going down the  More

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