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McMinnville, OR vs Wake Forest, NC

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Are people in Wake Forest older or younger than people in McMinnville?
- The Median Age in Wake Forest is 1.2 years older than in McMinnville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wake Forest or McMinnville?
- Wake Forest housing costs are 6.6% more expensive than McMinnville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wake Forest or McMinnville?
- The average commute for residents of Wake Forest is 6.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of McMinnville.

Things to do in McMinnville?
McMinnville, OR is a charming small town nestled in the scenic Willamette Valley. It is home to many local wineries and vineyards and boasts plenty of outdoor activities from fishing to hiking.

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.

 McMinnville, ORWake Forest, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,387329,725,481
 Median Income$58,692  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$453,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.16  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mcminnville    4 Reviews

I lived in McMinnville for 4 years. The Air quality you listed for this quaint little town in a bit off. The Willamette Valley had some serious smoke issues from a Big  More

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Over 11 years ago

If it sounds too good to be true, chances are, it is. So it goes with "The People's Republic of Oregon", one of the most patently dishonest marketing labels ever applied  More

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Over 16 years ago

I enjoy living here in the North west in Mcminnville, Oregon! It's clean,beautiful,and a more family oriented town! I miss my kids and some family in Central Valley  More

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Reviews for Wake Forest    5 Reviews

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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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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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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