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Hickory, NC vs Anchorage, AK

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Are people in Anchorage older or younger than people in Hickory?
- The Median Age in Anchorage is 4.0 years younger than in Hickory.

Are housing costs cheaper in Anchorage or Hickory?
- Anchorage housing costs are 34.8% more expensive than Hickory housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Anchorage or Hickory?
- The average commute for residents of Anchorage is 0.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Hickory.

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.

Things to do in Anchorage?
Anchorage, Alaska is an exciting destination for nature lovers, outdoor adventurers and city dwellers alike. Explore the lush Chugach State Park and take in stunning views of mountains, glaciers, rivers and lakes. On a cold day, head indoors to the Alaska Native Heritage Center or Anchorage Museum to learn about the history and culture of the state's native people. Visit downtown Anchorage for great shopping and dining options, or take time to relax at some of the many parks throughout the area. The vibrant city of Anchorage offers something for everyone!

 Hickory, NCAnchorage, AKUnited States
 Population  Unlock292,545329,725,481
 Median Income$53,117  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$255,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.76  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Anchorage had potential but with the massive amount of homeless the petty crime is on the rise. I chose to live in a town outside of Anchorage rather than the city for  More

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I lived in Anchorage for the better part of the 2010's. Pros: o Beautiful, mountain and ocean views; close to many hiking trails, campsites, fishing grounds,  More

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it's nice, i liked it when i grew up there. kinda wish i could move back, but i didn't really like being isolated from all the things like nordstrom, trader joe's,  More

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