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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Madison, AL vs Athens, TN

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Are people in Athens older or younger than people in Madison?
- The Median Age in Athens is 1.2 years older than in Madison.

Are housing costs cheaper in Athens or Madison?
- Athens housing costs are 41.0% less expensive than Madison housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Athens or Madison?
- The average commute for residents of Athens is 0.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Madison.

Things to do in Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

Things to do in Athens?
Athens, TN is a small town located southeast of Knoxville filled with charming attractions such as Texas Roadhouse ideal for guests who looking for authentic southern cooking or Tennessee Wesleyan University with its many activities like art classes and sports; visitors can also explore nearby Parksville Lake offering fishing and other recreational activities.

 Madison, ALAthens, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,961329,725,481
 Median Income$105,335  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$356,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.43  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Madison    11 Reviews
Tim · Madison, AL
Low cost of living
Over 1 years ago

My wife and I moved from Atlanta, GA area in 2016 when I retired. We have now lived in Huntsville for 4 years and now in Madison for almost 4 years. We were thinking  More

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Co Co · Harvest, AL
No Southern Hospitality Here
Over 8 years ago

Low crime. Traffic not too bad even during peak times. Covert classim and racism. A stick with our own mentality. Not very diverse primarily just blacks and whites.  More

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Ordinary American · Madison, AL
Madison is nice for raising a family, but gets bor
Over 8 years ago

Madison is nice. The schools are excellent, which is why we chose to live here. The job market is good for anyone with an engineering degree or ex military, but for  More

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Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews
Mary · Athens, TN
Athens is great except for the healthcare.
Over 8 years ago

Hi! I live in Athens, TN but am originally from Florida. Athens, TN is a beautiful city right between Chattanooga and Knoxville. We are 2 hours from Atlanta, GA,   More

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Anderlee · Athens, TN
none
Over 14 years ago

i thnik it is fine the way it  More

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