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Jasper, AL vs Anniston, AL

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Are people in Anniston older or younger than people in Jasper?
- The Median Age in Anniston is 6.4 years older than in Jasper.

Are housing costs cheaper in Anniston or Jasper?
- Anniston housing costs are 42.2% less expensive than Jasper housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Anniston or Jasper?
- The average commute for residents of Anniston is 2.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Jasper.

Things to do in Jasper?
Jasper, AL is an inviting town northeast of Birmingham full of amazing places to explore like Russell Cave National Monument presenting its distinctive landscape or Hamiton Training Center great for outdoor activities; their annual event Old Fire Ants Arts & Music Festival brings people together with food and games every June.

Things to do in Anniston?
Anniston is a city located in Calhoun County, Alabama. With a population of 23,106 people, it is one of two county seats for the county and includes part of nearby Fort McClellan military base. Anniston offers access to public parks such as Cane Creek Park and Coldwater Mountain Bike Trail as well as several museums like Berman Museum of World History.

 Jasper, ALAnniston, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,455329,725,481
 Median Income$55,721  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$208,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.76  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Jasper    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I had to edit my review. 11 years ago when I first moved to NW Alabama, Jasper was a great town to shop and eat. Not anymore. A large part of Jasper has now some  More

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Over 14 years ago

There isn't enough recreation or resources for the Disabled in my community. We have little to no shopping in Jasper. I currently do most of my shopping online, in  More

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Over 16 years ago

Good  More

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Reviews for Anniston    6 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Live within anniston city limits in my grandparents old house. Neighborhood has housing projects twoo blocks away. Primary residents are African American. Lot of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Anniston is your typical small, rural alabama town. Last I heard the city was around 20,000 or so; the whole of calhoun county around 100,000. Cost of living is low,  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've been in the area for a couple of years and overall the area is not that bad. The city of Oxford is growing and many new businesses have recently opened (Target,  More

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