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Madison, AL vs Fayetteville, AR

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Are people in Fayetteville older or younger than people in Madison?
- The Median Age in Fayetteville is 10.4 years younger than in Madison.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fayetteville or Madison?
- Fayetteville housing costs are 6.7% less expensive than Madison housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fayetteville or Madison?
- The average commute for residents of Fayetteville is 0.0 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 Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Arkansas is located in the heart of Washington County and has been an important commercial center since its founding in 1828. It’s home to several local attractions like the University of Arkansas Campus or scenic hiking trails at nearby Devil’s Den State Park.

 Madison, ALFayetteville, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock92,070329,725,481
 Median Income$105,335  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$356,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.43  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Madison    11 Reviews

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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 Fayetteville    49 Reviews

We've been here for many years. And my wife grew up here. We love being part of the community. She's a teacher and I own Deck Bros. The only thing remotely negative that  More

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How this city made Sperlings top ten for midsize cities is beyond me. The crime rate for both personal and property are horrendous. Assuming because of the fairly  More

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I've lived in NWA for 15 years. I've lived in many different cities in this country. This the worst area.First of all, you can't trust many of the people. They say  More

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