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New Braunfels, TX vs Hickory, NC

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Are people in Hickory older or younger than people in New Braunfels?
- The Median Age in Hickory is 3.2 years older than in New Braunfels.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hickory or New Braunfels?
- Hickory housing costs are 32.4% less expensive than New Braunfels housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hickory or New Braunfels?
- The average commute for residents of Hickory is 4.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of New Braunfels.

Things to do in New Braunfels?
New Braunfels, Texas is located between Austin and San Antonio and proudly preserves its German heritage through museums such as Sophienburg Archives & Museum.

Things to do in Hickory?
Hickory, North Carolina is located in Catawba county providing its citizens great recreational activities like Lake Hickory along with stores like Valley Hills Mall as well as dining spots near Concord Coffee Roasters.

 New Braunfels, TXHickory, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,831329,725,481
 Median Income$76,890  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$377,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for New Braunfels    11 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in this awesome city for the past 2 years and believe it’s best described as either a breath of fresh air or a slice of heaven on earth.  More

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Diana · 

I moved here in 2001 due to a work transfer. It was small and quaint then. Today, there are too many people for the infrastructure, water resources, and schools. The  More

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I lived in NB for only about 4 months because of the extreme reaction I had to the cement polution in the area. There are two large cement plants to the north and south  More

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Reviews for Hickory    8 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from  More

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Over 3 years ago

Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path.  More

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Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same  More

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