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Hickory, NC vs Jefferson City, MO

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Are people in Jefferson City older or younger than people in Hickory?
- The Median Age in Jefferson City is 0.5 years younger than in Hickory.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jefferson City or Hickory?
- Jefferson City housing costs are 16.4% less expensive than Hickory housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jefferson City or Hickory?
- The average commute for residents of Jefferson City is 4.1 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 Jefferson City?
Jefferson City, Missouri is located in Cole county providing citizens outdoor activities around Runge Conservation Nature Center and stores like Teller’s Gallery & Framing Shop.

 Hickory, NCJefferson City, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,076329,725,481
 Median Income$53,117  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$255,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%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 Jefferson City    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Oh Jeff City is nice to look at, but absolutely nothing to do unless you're a drunk. Nightlife consists of a few dive bars and Walmart. If you want culture, see a real  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for 28 years and its the dullest place to live. Nothing exciting happens and there is nothing to do.. The only activities are Go to a movie, a bar, or  More

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Jefferson City is a nice community. Although crime is everywhere, it has picked up bc of some drugs that have moved in the area. Our police have been working diligently  More

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