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Fayetteville, AR vs Wake Forest, NC

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Are people in Wake Forest older or younger than people in Fayetteville?
- The Median Age in Wake Forest is 10.2 years older than in Fayetteville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wake Forest or Fayetteville?
- Wake Forest housing costs are 45.6% more expensive than Fayetteville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wake Forest or Fayetteville?
- The average commute for residents of Wake Forest is 9.6 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 Wake Forest?
Wake Forest, North Carolina is located in Wake County and provides a wide range of both recreational and nightlife options from the Heritage Golf Club to Main Street Social Bar & Grill.

 Fayetteville, ARWake Forest, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,387329,725,481
 Median Income$52,111  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$332,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%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 Wake Forest    5 Reviews

Im a 22 year old male from Denver Colorado.im looking to relocate and transfer for work . Colorado has high taxes and high cost of living and also to much snow during  More

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Relocating from New York City three years ago took some adjustment and once settled in Wake Forest I was able to breath a little bit easier. The pace is something you  More

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The Triangle is a great place to work and live, more reasonable than the North but more expensive than most places in the South. We live in a beautiful  More

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