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Fuquay-Varina, NC vs Columbia, TN

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Are people in Columbia older or younger than people in Fuquay-Varina?
- The Median Age in Columbia is 1.7 years younger than in Fuquay-Varina.

Are housing costs cheaper in Columbia or Fuquay-Varina?
- Columbia housing costs are 19.1% less expensive than Fuquay-Varina housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Columbia or Fuquay-Varina?
- The average commute for residents of Columbia is 5.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fuquay-Varina.

Things to do in Fuquay-Varina?
Fuquay-Varina, NC lies in Wake county near Raleigh. This town has seen significant growth since 2000 with its population almost doubling to around 22,000 people today.

Things to do in Columbia?
Columbia, Tennessee lies within Maury county providing residents entertainment options from exploring James K Polk Home & Museum to swimming at Riverside Pool combined with shops like Maury Square and job prospects through Maury Regional Medical Center

 Fuquay-Varina, NCColumbia, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,957329,725,481
 Median Income$85,047  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$427,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.42  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fuquay-Varina    4 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Do not ever make the mistake of moving to Wake County, NC. The rudest, unfriendliest people ever. Bad drivers, constant horn blowing unlike anywhere I have ever  More

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I am a local Real Estate Broker and Owner of Wray Realty (www.Triangle-NC.com) I grew up in the Bustling Triangle area. I have lived in Raleigh, Garner, Apex, and Now  More

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Over 19 years ago

I live in the heart of North  More

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Reviews for Columbia    7 Reviews

I was disturbed when I say old comments on this page. I recently moved to Columbia, TN. I saw associations with crime and other things that do not reflect what is by far  More

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Over 16 years ago

The jobs in Columbia, Tennessee are scarce in comparison to cities. It has been that way since the '90's. In the 90's General Electric and other major companies left the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Small old fashioned city. Not very progressive. great weather adequate schools no job growth. reasonable housing costs close to Nashville very few  More

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