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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Martinez, CA vs Wake Forest, NC

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Are people in Wake Forest older or younger than people in Martinez?
- The Median Age in Wake Forest is 3.2 years younger than in Martinez.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wake Forest or Martinez?
- Wake Forest housing costs are 36.9% less expensive than Martinez housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wake Forest or Martinez?
- The average commute for residents of Wake Forest is 2.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Martinez.

Things to do in Martinez?
Martinez, California lies within Contra Costa County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from the John Muir National Historic Site to the The Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum combined with stores like Walmart Supercenter and local food spots like Ono Hawaiian BBQ

Things to do in Wake Forest?
Wake Forest, North Carolina is located in Wake County and provides a wide range of both recreational and nightlife options from the Heritage Golf Club to Main Street Social Bar & Grill.

 Martinez, CAWake Forest, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,387329,725,481
 Median Income$114,390  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$766,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.13  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Martinez    1 Reviews
Alan · Anchorage, AK
Nice Place
Over 19 years ago

Beautiful weather, not too hot or too cold. Just enough rain to keep the reservoirs  More

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Reviews for Wake Forest    5 Reviews
justin · Aurora, CO
Is wake forest a good place to live?
Over 11 years ago

Im a 22 year old male from Denver Colorado.im looking to relocate and transfer for work . Colorado has high taxes and high cost of living and also to much snow during  More

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Laura · Wake Forest, NC
Loving Life In Wake Forest, NC
Over 11 years ago

Relocating from New York City three years ago took some adjustment and once settled in Wake Forest I was able to breath a little bit easier. The pace is something you  More

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Claudia · Wake Forest, NC
Great Place to Work and Live, BUT...
Over 15 years ago

The Triangle is a great place to work and live, more reasonable than the North but more expensive than most places in the South. We live in a beautiful  More

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