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Norristown, PA vs Astoria, OR

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Highlights
Are people in Astoria older or younger than people in Norristown?
- The Median Age in Astoria is 8.2 years older than in Norristown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Astoria or Norristown?
- Astoria housing costs are 62.3% more expensive than Norristown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Astoria or Norristown?
- The average commute for residents of Astoria is 8.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Norristown.

Things to do in Norristown?
Norristown, PA is located just northwest of Philadelphia providing easy access to city amenities while also offering its own attractions such a historic churches and museums.

Things to do in Astoria?
Astoria, OR is a city situated along the Columbia River north of the Oregon Coast Range. This historic town offers visitors stunning views, an eclectic downtown area and a lively arts scene that has much to offer.

 Norristown, PAAstoria, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,166329,725,481
 Median Income$55,354  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$269,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.89  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Norristown    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

No review yet, rather a preview: We are looking to relocate from Hong Kong to Philadelphia or its environs and, via Internet sources, we get the impression that  More

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Keep an eye out here for news of the(10 sound stage) Movie Studio coming to Norristown. Norristown Real Estate values are on the rise(Zillow.com)and may go even higher,  More

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Reviews for Astoria    7 Reviews

I’ve lived here for 9 months now. First, what I like: This place is absolutely beautiful, very close to nature, with great beaches, waterfalls, forests, and  More

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Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Astoria, OR for over 5 years and have also visited this town for my entire 60 years. There is no better place in the US to live. My house has the best  More

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Over 14 years ago

I went there to visit during June of 2011. I can tell you that Astoria is a very nice town. Its very green with tall trees on hills and grass very green compare to where  More

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