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Jefferson City, MO vs Cookeville, TN

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Are people in Cookeville older or younger than people in Jefferson City?
- The Median Age in Cookeville is 7.8 years younger than in Jefferson City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cookeville or Jefferson City?
- Cookeville housing costs are 34.4% more expensive than Jefferson City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cookeville or Jefferson City?
- The average commute for residents of Cookeville is 3.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Jefferson City.

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.

Things to do in Cookeville?
Cookeville, TN is nestled in the Upper Cumberland Plateau providing numerous outdoor activities including hiking and biking trails as well as several cultural attractions like art galleries, music venues and museums.

 Jefferson City, MOCookeville, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,068329,725,481
 Median Income$56,781  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3038.4
 Avg. Home Price$213,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.68  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Jefferson City    7 Reviews

Over 10 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 12 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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Reviews for Cookeville    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I lived in Cookeville for around 7 years non consecutively. Don’t expect to go on a walk here. Sidewalks are fairly abundant but they are not well maintained and there  More

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My wife and I both moved here to work for state government. Other people are right, the pay is awful, hovering around $28k for people with masters and doctorates. Rental  More

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Been here for 4-5 years now, crime is on the rise and pay is stagnant, don't look for much over 28k a year in gross income here. Lots of areas are getting metro  More

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