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Madison, AL vs Mountain View, CA

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Are people in Mountain View older or younger than people in Madison?
- The Median Age in Mountain View is 3.4 years younger than in Madison.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mountain View or Madison?
- Mountain View housing costs are 398.2% more expensive than Madison housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mountain View or Madison?
- The average commute for residents of Mountain View is 3.6 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 Mountain View?
Mountain View, California offers a unique mix between traditional landmarks such as Moffett's Hangar One or the NASA Ames Research Center for any aerospace aficionado combined with modern attractions such as Shoreline Amphitheater or GooglePlex.

 Madison, ALMountain View, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock82,409329,725,481
 Median Income$105,335  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$356,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.5%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 Mountain View    15 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

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I've lived here 25 years. Perfect climate. Very central for employment opportunities. Really great schools. 45 min to San Fran, 45 min to Santa Cruz beach. Shoreline  More

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Over 15 years ago

I was born and raised in Mountain View. I used to really like this city, and California. Unfortunately, the city (along with the state) has been over run with high  More

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