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Gardendale, AL vs Cookeville, TN

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Are people in Cookeville older or younger than people in Gardendale?
- The Median Age in Cookeville is 10.5 years younger than in Gardendale.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cookeville or Gardendale?
- Cookeville housing costs are 17.9% more expensive than Gardendale housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cookeville or Gardendale?
- The average commute for residents of Cookeville is 5.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Gardendale.

Things to do in Gardendale?
Gardendale, AL is a small city located northwest of Birmingham featuring multiple attractions such as Gardendale Magnolia Park with its huge lake and playground ideal for outdoor activities or the civic center where families can watch plays and shows; nearby parks like Wildwood Park provide plenty of areas for camping, fishing and visiting wildlife while several restaurants serve delicious meals.

Things to do in Cookeville?
Cookeville, TN is nestled in the Upper Cumberland Plateau providing numerous outdoor activities including hiking and biking trails as well as several cultural attractions like art galleries, music venues and museums.

 Gardendale, ALCookeville, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,068329,725,481
 Median Income$74,608  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3038.4
 Avg. Home Price$243,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.95  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Cookeville    12 Reviews

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I lived in Cookeville for around 7 years non consecutively. Don’t expect to go on a walk here. Sidewalks are fairly abundant but they are not well maintained and there  More

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My wife and I both moved here to work for state government. Other people are right, the pay is awful, hovering around $28k for people with masters and doctorates. Rental  More

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Been here for 4-5 years now, crime is on the rise and pay is stagnant, don't look for much over 28k a year in gross income here. Lots of areas are getting metro  More

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