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McMinnville, TN vs Waynesville, NC

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Are people in Waynesville older or younger than people in McMinnville?
- The Median Age in Waynesville is 8.2 years older than in McMinnville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waynesville or McMinnville?
- Waynesville housing costs are 54.1% more expensive than McMinnville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waynesville or McMinnville?
- The average commute for residents of Waynesville is 0.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of McMinnville.

Things to do in McMinnville?
McMinnville, TN is a vibrant town southeast of Nashville boasting a variety of landmarks including Riverside Golf Course providing golfing experiences or Star Point Horse Park ideal for horseback riders; they organize vivid festivals like Moonshine Festival every June.

Things to do in Waynesville?
Waynesville is a small town located in Haywood county, North Carolina. With a population of around 9,500 people, it is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers easy access to outdoor recreation attractions such as Lake Junaluska and Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

 McMinnville, TNWaynesville, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,087329,725,481
 Median Income$37,562  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock47.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$207,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.29  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mcminnville    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

McMinnville is surrounded by beauty of nature. From the attractive court square, one can see the Ben Lomond Mountain range disappear into the horizon. In the Spring  More

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Over 19 years ago

McMinnville is a good place to be  More

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Reviews for Waynesville    4 Reviews

The post below was written a little less than 10 years ago and only a few months prior to my move to Waynesville. Anyone who moves to any city should do research before  More

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Over 17 years ago

Waynesville is a small town trying to keep up with the big dogs across the mountains. It puts on shows and have festivals downtown but it is not good enough. I have  More

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For those of us who weren't reared there, Waynesville, NC lends itself best to being a small-town retirement community. The "Gateway to the Smokies" is a blissfully  More

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