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Fort Payne, AL vs Waynesville, NC

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Are people in Waynesville older or younger than people in Fort Payne?
- The Median Age in Waynesville is 7.8 years older than in Fort Payne.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waynesville or Fort Payne?
- Waynesville housing costs are 87.6% more expensive than Fort Payne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waynesville or Fort Payne?
- The average commute for residents of Waynesville is 1.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fort Payne.

Things to do in Fort Payne?
Fort Payne, AL is an old industrial city found northeast of Birmingham boasting one of the most impressive waterfalls in the US - Little River Canyon National Preserve - home to over 20 miles of trails perfect for outdoor lovers that want to hike or even go whitewater rafting while taking in all the beauty this natural wonder has to offer.

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.

 Fort Payne, ALWaynesville, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,087329,725,481
 Median Income$44,330  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock47.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$170,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.85  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fort Payne    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Slow paced, pretty topography, close to  More

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Over 12 years ago

great place to live. people are friendly once they get to know you. very tight knit community. low crime, great weather. no employment. awesome beauty! relocated from  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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