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Hernando, MS vs Cookeville, TN

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Are people in Cookeville older or younger than people in Hernando?
- The Median Age in Cookeville is 6.8 years younger than in Hernando.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cookeville or Hernando?
- Cookeville housing costs are 4.8% less expensive than Hernando housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cookeville or Hernando?
- The average commute for residents of Cookeville is 4.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Hernando.

Things to do in Hernando?
Located just outside Memphis is Hernando -- a charming suburban town featuring picturesque Country clubs and golf courses plus an array of unique eateries available downtown while historic attractions like Civil War era homes are perfect for learning more about the area’s past.

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.

 Hernando, MSCookeville, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,068329,725,481
 Median Income$64,240  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3038.4
 Avg. Home Price$301,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.64  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hernando    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Very hot but still a nice place to  More

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Over 19 years ago

We moved to Hernando, MS a year ago as a result of a job transfer. We no longer have children in school, so the quality of education isn't an issue. Our daughter  More

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Reviews for Cookeville    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

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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