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Hackensack, NJ vs Alabaster, AL

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Are people in Alabaster older or younger than people in Hackensack?
- The Median Age in Alabaster is 1.9 years younger than in Hackensack.

Are housing costs cheaper in Alabaster or Hackensack?
- Alabaster housing costs are 30.3% less expensive than Hackensack housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Alabaster or Hackensack?
- The average commute for residents of Alabaster is 1.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Hackensack.

Things to do in Hackensack?
Hackensack, New Jersey is a city located in Bergen County. The city offers numerous parks and recreational opportunities including Hackensack Riverfront Park and Fields Pond Nature Preserve.

Things to do in Alabaster?
Alabaster AL is situated just south Birmingham full of fun things to do year round such as visiting DeSoto Caverns or discovering the surrounding countryside through hot-air balloon rides while still having convenient access to many shopping malls in the Greater Birmingham Area.

 Hackensack, NJAlabaster, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,133329,725,481
 Median Income$73,716  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$375,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hackensack    3 Reviews

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Over 17 years ago

Hackensack has a big city feel but on a smaller scale-there are restaurants, shops to fit every lifestyle and taste. There are some negatives too. High property taxes-  More

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Over 19 years ago

Although becoming a more metro area, I do feel safe even during the late  More

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Reviews for Alabaster    3 Reviews

Alabaster Alabama ... affordable, adaptable and  More

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Over 15 years ago

This is the sequel to "Escape from New York" staring Kirk Russell, but called "Escape from Birmingham" staring the dopes of Alabama. The people in this area Hoover,  More

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Alabster is becoming one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Alabama. With the addition of the Colonial Promenadeand White Stone Shopping Centers the economy  More

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