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Norwich, CT vs Altoona, PA

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Are people in Altoona older or younger than people in Norwich?
- The Median Age in Altoona is 0.3 years older than in Norwich.

Are housing costs cheaper in Altoona or Norwich?
- Altoona housing costs are 44.5% less expensive than Norwich housing costs.

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

Things to do in Norwich?
Norwich, Connecticut is found in New London county offering its citizens access to parks including Mohegan Park while also having shopping options at Crystal Mall as well as multiple dining spots.

Things to do in Altoona?
Altoona, Pennsylvania lies within Blair County giving visitors access to Adventure Lagoon Water Park or Baker Mansion plus multiple restaurants like Chewy's Pizza & Wings Bar & Grill

 Norwich, CTAltoona, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,114329,725,481
 Median Income$59,791  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$215,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.5  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 6 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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