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Laconia, NH vs Waynesville, NC

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Are people in Waynesville older or younger than people in Laconia?
- The Median Age in Waynesville is 4.5 years older than in Laconia.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waynesville or Laconia?
- Waynesville housing costs are 9.1% less expensive than Laconia housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waynesville or Laconia?
- The average commute for residents of Waynesville is 1.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Laconia.

Things to do in Laconia?
This charming town located in Belknap County in central New Hampshire has something for everyone from the large selection of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues in its downtown area to an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails and lakefront beaches at Lake Winnipesaukee.

Things to do in Waynesville?
Waynesville is a small town located in Haywood county, North Carolina. With a population of around 9,500 people, it is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers easy access to outdoor recreation attractions such as Lake Junaluska and Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

 Laconia, NHWaynesville, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,087329,725,481
 Median Income$63,711  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock47.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$351,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.67  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Laconia    2 Reviews

I lived in Laconia NH for 24 years, born and raised. I left in 2016 because even pre pandemic the area was becoming weak from the drug epidemic, and, starting to re  More

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Friendly neighbors, plenty of restaurants, lakes, skiing, biking, hiking, canoeing and a dog park! The hospital is around the corner and there’s always a beautiful  More

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Reviews for Waynesville    4 Reviews

The post below was written a little less than 10 years ago and only a few months prior to my move to Waynesville. Anyone who moves to any city should do research before  More

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Over 17 years ago

Waynesville is a small town trying to keep up with the big dogs across the mountains. It puts on shows and have festivals downtown but it is not good enough. I have  More

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For those of us who weren't reared there, Waynesville, NC lends itself best to being a small-town retirement community. The "Gateway to the Smokies" is a blissfully  More

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