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Hickory, NC vs Westbrook, ME

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Are people in Westbrook older or younger than people in Hickory?
- The Median Age in Westbrook is 0.6 years younger than in Hickory.

Are housing costs cheaper in Westbrook or Hickory?
- Westbrook housing costs are 51.2% more expensive than Hickory housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Westbrook or Hickory?
- The average commute for residents of Westbrook is 2.1 minutes longer 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 Westbrook?
Westbrook, ME is a pleasant city southeast of Portland featuring several spectacular spots such as Mast Landing Sanctuary perfect for exploring or Riverbank Park ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable American Folk Festival celebrating local culture with music and art.

 Hickory, NCWestbrook, MEUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,074329,725,481
 Median Income$53,117  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$255,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%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 Westbrook    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Westbrook is a fairly nice place to live overall. I've lived here about four years. It has a long blue collar history, but that has changed somewhat in recent years.  More

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