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Independence, KY vs Altoona, PA

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Are people in Altoona older or younger than people in Independence?
- The Median Age in Altoona is 5.6 years older than in Independence.

Are housing costs cheaper in Altoona or Independence?
- Altoona housing costs are 56.8% less expensive than Independence housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Altoona or Independence?
- The average commute for residents of Altoona is 9.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Independence.

Things to do in Independence?
Independence KY lies border Ohio straight south Cincinnati spanning two counties offering both modern amenities vintage charm rural towns nearby surrounding hills contain plenty gorgeous redbud trees making them easy recognize when driving scenic roads area

Things to do in Altoona?
Altoona, Pennsylvania lies within Blair County giving visitors access to Adventure Lagoon Water Park or Baker Mansion plus multiple restaurants like Chewy's Pizza & Wings Bar & Grill

 Independence, KYAltoona, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,114329,725,481
 Median Income$82,846  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$276,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.85  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

population and cost of living here is inaccurate. Many people esp. in the Independence area are pouring here from Ohio. The median cost of homes is a generalization if  More

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Over 12 years ago

The Learning Center is a family run childcare service. We pride ourselves in working with parents to ensure the proper learning environment for their children.With a  More

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Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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