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Madison, AL vs Binghamton, NY

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Highlights
Are people in Binghamton older or younger than people in Madison?
- The Median Age in Binghamton is 2.7 years younger than in Madison.

Are housing costs cheaper in Binghamton or Madison?
- Binghamton housing costs are 64.1% less expensive than Madison housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Binghamton or Madison?
- The average commute for residents of Binghamton is 2.5 minutes shorter 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 Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

 Madison, ALBinghamton, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,828329,725,481
 Median Income$105,335  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$356,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.43  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Madison    11 Reviews

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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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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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 Binghamton    29 Reviews

Marg · 

Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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