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New Albany, OH vs Wake Forest, NC

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Are people in Wake Forest older or younger than people in New Albany?
- The Median Age in Wake Forest is 0.6 years younger than in New Albany.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wake Forest or New Albany?
- Wake Forest housing costs are 8.9% less expensive than New Albany housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wake Forest or New Albany?
- The average commute for residents of Wake Forest is 8.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of New Albany.

Things to do in New Albany?
New Albany, OH is an inviting city southeast of Columbus providing numerous delightful attractions such as Rocky Fork Metro Park displaying its distinctive environment or Indian Run Falls perfect for outdoor activities; locals gather yearly at their spectacular Celebration Under the Stars highlighting culture through foods, music and art each August.

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.

 New Albany, OHWake Forest, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,387329,725,481
 Median Income$206,130  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$530,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.67  Unlock26.38
Reviews for New Albany    3 Reviews

Love it here. The school is great, our house is massive. My husband got a sweet gig a A+F so the kids are always looking  More

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Over 11 years ago

We lived in New Albany for 5 years before moving to Florida. I can't express how much we miss it and we're considering moving back. New Albany is a very safe city with  More

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Over 16 years ago

I'm from Dayton and moved to Westerville for college. I then bought my first place in New Albany about 2 years ago. This is the best decision I've made. I'd love to  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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