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Kennesaw, GA vs Sumter, SC

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Are people in Sumter older or younger than people in Kennesaw?
- The Median Age in Sumter is 3.3 years younger than in Kennesaw.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sumter or Kennesaw?
- Sumter housing costs are 55.7% less expensive than Kennesaw housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sumter or Kennesaw?
- The average commute for residents of Sumter is 12.4 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 Sumter?
Sumter, South Carolina is situated in Sumter County providing tourists leisure areas such as Swan Lake Iris Gardens along with employment opportunities at Palmetto Health Tuomey plus entertainment opportunities at Smith-Collins Funeral Home Incorporated

 Kennesaw, GASumter, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,920329,725,481
 Median Income$73,977  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$365,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%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 Sumter    11 Reviews

I work in Sumter. I have been thoroughly impressed by the talent that lives in the area. Folks who get it done. In terms of a place to live. Though Sumter has a  More

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Over 6 years ago

About me: I lived in Sumter from birth to around 22 years old. I have since lived in many states, and currently reside in CO, and love it. I prefer towns smaller than  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are a transplanted military family who always intended on retiring in Florida when we retired from the Air Force. We enjoy the small town feeling of Sumter and have  More

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