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Kennesaw, GA vs Opelika, AL

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Are people in Opelika older or younger than people in Kennesaw?
- The Median Age in Opelika is 5.1 years older than in Kennesaw.

Are housing costs cheaper in Opelika or Kennesaw?
- Opelika housing costs are 31.7% less expensive than Kennesaw housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Opelika or Kennesaw?
- The average commute for residents of Opelika is 13.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Kennesaw.

Things to do in Kennesaw?
Kennesaw, GA is situated just northwest of Atlanta and offers easy access to big-city amenities while still providing plenty of small-town charm like festivals, parades and events throughout the year.

Things to do in Opelika?
Opelika, AL is a small city with a rich cultural history situated on the banks of the Chattahoochee River in East Alabama. Home to Auburn University and Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine, Opelika has become known for its vibrant arts scene and historic downtown area.

 Kennesaw, GAOpelika, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,810329,725,481
 Median Income$73,977  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$365,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.65  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kennesaw    9 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Lived here for 15 years. Lived in Colorado and Missouri also and spent a lot of time in Southern California. I can tell you this place is terrible! Summers are long,  More

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Over 7 years ago

Warm autumn and always something to do no matter what  More

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Kennesaw - Here's a bit of our background to help in your assessment. We moved to GA from southern CA. I've lived in Kennesaw for 8yrs. We are a multicultural family  More

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Reviews for Opelika    1 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Traffic is terrible...To many restaurants and banks..Nothing to do ..we need a theme park or somewhere to go and ride rides and enjoy family ..Cut out city  More

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