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Independence, KY vs Wake Forest, NC

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Are people in Wake Forest older or younger than people in Independence?
- The Median Age in Wake Forest is 4.6 years older than in Independence.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wake Forest or Independence?
- Wake Forest housing costs are 75.1% more expensive than Independence housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wake Forest or Independence?
- The average commute for residents of Wake Forest is 1.2 minutes longer 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 Wake Forest?
Wake Forest, North Carolina is located in Wake County and provides a wide range of both recreational and nightlife options from the Heritage Golf Club to Main Street Social Bar & Grill.

 Independence, KYWake Forest, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,387329,725,481
 Median Income$82,846  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$276,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%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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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 Wake Forest    5 Reviews

Im a 22 year old male from Denver Colorado.im looking to relocate and transfer for work . Colorado has high taxes and high cost of living and also to much snow during  More

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Relocating from New York City three years ago took some adjustment and once settled in Wake Forest I was able to breath a little bit easier. The pace is something you  More

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The Triangle is a great place to work and live, more reasonable than the North but more expensive than most places in the South. We live in a beautiful  More

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