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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Madison, AL vs Gretna, LA

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Are people in Gretna older or younger than people in Madison?
- The Median Age in Gretna is 1.4 years older than in Madison.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gretna or Madison?
- Gretna housing costs are 38.3% less expensive than Madison housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gretna or Madison?
- The average commute for residents of Gretna is 2.6 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 Gretna?
Gretna is an incorporated city located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana featuring plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple parks perfect for enjoying a picnic or taking part in various sports activities plus nearby The Arts Center of Saint Tammany provides amazing views great for outdoor activities. Additionally there are numerous locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine ideal for any budget during their stay here!

 Madison, ALGretna, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,836329,725,481
 Median Income$105,335  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$356,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%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 Gretna    2 Reviews
Jamie · Gretna, LA
Gretna
Over 17 years ago

Gretna has a wonderful family oriented culture, but not much in the way of  More

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Abhd · Gretna, LA
beauty
Over 17 years ago

gretna is a beautiful, humbel place to live .i love it. it's quiet and  More

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