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Madison, AL vs Decatur, GA

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Are people in Decatur older or younger than people in Madison?
- The Median Age in Decatur is 0.2 years younger than in Madison.

Are housing costs cheaper in Decatur or Madison?
- Decatur housing costs are 65.4% more expensive than Madison housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Decatur or Madison?
- The average commute for residents of Decatur is 7.2 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 Decatur?
Decatur, Georgia is located in DeKalb County and serves as the county seat for both DeKalb County and Fulton County. It has a population close to 20,500 individuals living within it’s 14 square miles area. Some notable attractions include Stone Mountain Park and Emory University’s main campus, both located about 20 minutes away by car from Decatur's downtown area.

 Madison, ALDecatur, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,334329,725,481
 Median Income$105,335  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$356,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.8%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 Decatur    9 Reviews

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Over 14 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

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