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Norcross, GA vs Alhambra, CA

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Alhambra or Norcross?
- Alhambra housing costs are 189.5% more expensive than Norcross housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Alhambra or Norcross?
- The average commute for residents of Alhambra is 0.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Norcross.

Things to do in Norcross?
Norcross, Georgia is an affluent suburb located just outside Atlanta in Gwinnett County. It’s known for its beautiful neighborhoods with tree-lined streets filled with classic homes along with plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation - including Little Mulberry Park which offers hiking trails, lake fishing and more!

Things to do in Alhambra?
Alhambra, California lies in the western corner of Los Angeles County offering easy access to attractions such as the USC Pacific Asia Museum or the Gamble House.

 Norcross, GAAlhambra, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,174329,725,481
 Median Income$70,403  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$293,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.49  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Norcross    7 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

The historic downtown offers a great sense of community place. Traffic is bad, but that's pretty normal for anywhere in the Atlanta metro.  More

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If you've not visited Historic Downtown Norcross, you've no idea about the quality of life in the city limits. True, there is a strong international community along the  More

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Over 16 years ago

There is some type of crime everywhere. I do understand concern with safety and quality of life. I have lived in and know of "nice" heighborhoods where there were  More

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Reviews for Alhambra    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Its  More

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Over 11 years ago

very  More

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Over 18 years ago

Alhambra is a middle class city with a growing center of town and redevelopment area. Lots of shade tree-lined streets and ample shopping places. Good place for  More

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