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Fayetteville, AR vs Madison, AL

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in Fayetteville?
- The Median Age in Madison is 10.4 years older than in Fayetteville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or Fayetteville?
- Madison housing costs are 7.2% more expensive than Fayetteville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or Fayetteville?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 0.0 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 Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

 Fayetteville, ARMadison, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,551329,725,481
 Median Income$52,111  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$332,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.8%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 Madison    11 Reviews

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My wife and I moved from Atlanta, GA area in 2016 when I retired. We have now lived in Huntsville for 4 years and now in Madison for almost 4 years. We were thinking  More

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Low crime. Traffic not too bad even during peak times. Covert classim and racism. A stick with our own mentality. Not very diverse primarily just blacks and whites.  More

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Madison is nice. The schools are excellent, which is why we chose to live here. The job market is good for anyone with an engineering degree or ex military, but for  More

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