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Lawrenceville, GA vs Anniston, AL

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Are people in Anniston older or younger than people in Lawrenceville?
- The Median Age in Anniston is 9.3 years older than in Lawrenceville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Anniston or Lawrenceville?
- Anniston housing costs are 67.0% less expensive than Lawrenceville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Anniston or Lawrenceville?
- The average commute for residents of Anniston is 8.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lawrenceville.

Things to do in Lawrenceville?
Lawrenceville is found within Gwinnett County offering convenient access both into downtown Atlanta or up North towards North Carolina depending on what mood you’re feeling —alongside numerous other options ranging from outdoor excursions like Autrey Mill Nature Preserve or bike paths/lakes nearby ideal for weekend getaways!

Things to do in Anniston?
Anniston is a city located in Calhoun County, Alabama. With a population of 23,106 people, it is one of two county seats for the county and includes part of nearby Fort McClellan military base. Anniston offers access to public parks such as Cane Creek Park and Coldwater Mountain Bike Trail as well as several museums like Berman Museum of World History.

 Lawrenceville, GAAnniston, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,455329,725,481
 Median Income$51,242  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$364,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.53  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lawrenceville    11 Reviews

I am a doctor by profession and use to live diffrent places in diffrent states, but I liked the Chandler Pond neighborhood in Lawrenceville, GA is best place to live.  More

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Over 15 years ago

I owned 2 homes in Lawrenceville and was a long time resident. Lawrenceville experienced great growth and was the commuters dream in the 1980's. It was one white  More

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Over 15 years ago

cheaper cost for both live and  More

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Reviews for Anniston    6 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Live within anniston city limits in my grandparents old house. Neighborhood has housing projects twoo blocks away. Primary residents are African American. Lot of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Anniston is your typical small, rural alabama town. Last I heard the city was around 20,000 or so; the whole of calhoun county around 100,000. Cost of living is low,  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've been in the area for a couple of years and overall the area is not that bad. The city of Oxford is growing and many new businesses have recently opened (Target,  More

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