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Gainesville, GA vs Madison, AL

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in Gainesville?
- The Median Age in Madison is 6.4 years older than in Gainesville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or Gainesville?
- Madison housing costs are 7.7% more expensive than Gainesville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or Gainesville?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 2.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Gainesville.

Things to do in Gainesville?
Gainesville, Georgia sits within Hall county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Brenau University to Smithgall Arts Center as well as nearby restaurants including The Olive Tree Grill.

Things to do in Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

 Gainesville, GAMadison, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,551329,725,481
 Median Income$57,258  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$330,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.64  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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Reviews for Madison    11 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

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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