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Grand Island, NE vs Hickory, NC

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Are people in Hickory older or younger than people in Grand Island?
- The Median Age in Hickory is 3.4 years older than in Grand Island.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hickory or Grand Island?
- Hickory housing costs are 25.7% more expensive than Grand Island housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hickory or Grand Island?
- The average commute for residents of Hickory is 3.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Grand Island.

Things to do in Grand Island?
Grand Island, NE is a charming city situated in the heart of Nebraska’s farm country. This picturesque landscape provides plenty of recreational opportunities and scenic vistas throughout the year. Grand Island also offers excellent educational facilities and luxurious shopping centers at its doorstep.

Things to do in Hickory?
Hickory, North Carolina is located in Catawba county providing its citizens great recreational activities like Lake Hickory along with stores like Valley Hills Mall as well as dining spots near Concord Coffee Roasters.

 Grand Island, NEHickory, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,831329,725,481
 Median Income$58,162  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$203,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.43  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Grand Island    1 Reviews

nice for the family but hard to find a good paying job.. the platte river is nice. i would try kearney before grand  More

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Reviews for Hickory    8 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from  More

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Over 3 years ago

Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path.  More

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Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same  More

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