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Jerome, ID vs Oak Ridge, TN

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Are people in Oak Ridge older or younger than people in Jerome?
- The Median Age in Oak Ridge is 8.4 years older than in Jerome.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oak Ridge or Jerome?
- Oak Ridge housing costs are 22.6% less expensive than Jerome housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oak Ridge or Jerome?
- The average commute for residents of Oak Ridge is 3.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Jerome.

Things to do in Jerome?
Jerome, ID is a pleasant city south of Twin Falls with plenty of remarkable attractions such as Bruneau Dunes State Park offering its distinctive environment or Shoshone Falls perfect for exploring; people can also join in the wonderful Liberty Bank Music Fest emphasizing traditional music every June.

Things to do in Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge, TN has around 28,000 residents and sits in Anderson county. It was founded during World War II and today it serves as home to the city's Technology Valley business incubator program.

 Jerome, IDOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,087329,725,481
 Median Income$54,535  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.19  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Jerome    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Jerome is a small town with a lot to offer. The cost of housing and utilities is very affordable, especially when compared to the cost of the same in the town across  More

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Reviews for Oak Ridge    8 Reviews

Overall it's on the positive side. It's pretty boring but it can feel like a real home at times. It could stand to be a hair closer to Western Knoxville.. Melton lake  More

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Over 5 years ago

Oak Ridge is located in beautiful East TN, has excellent public schools, is very safe for families, and is only 15-30 min away from Knoxville.  More

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Marginal, at best. Lack of social and business skills to perform anything but menial tasks. No clue about customer service, business etiquette or basic business  More

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