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Oak Ridge, TN vs Cartersville, GA

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Are people in Cartersville older or younger than people in Oak Ridge?
- The Median Age in Cartersville is 3.3 years younger than in Oak Ridge.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cartersville or Oak Ridge?
- Cartersville housing costs are 15.6% more expensive than Oak Ridge housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cartersville or Oak Ridge?
- The average commute for residents of Cartersville is 2.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Oak Ridge.

Things to do in Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge, TN has around 28,000 residents and sits in Anderson county. It was founded during World War II and today it serves as home to the city's Technology Valley business incubator program.

Things to do in Cartersville?
Cartersville, GA sits between Atlanta and Chattanooga at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Nicknamed The Lake City because of its proximity to Allatoona Lake, Cartersville boasts natural beauty as well as historical sites such as several Civil War-era fortifications.

 Oak Ridge, TNCartersville, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock22,626329,725,481
 Median Income$60,542  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$258,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.16  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Oak Ridge    8 Reviews

Overall it's on the positive side. It's pretty boring but it can feel like a real home at times. It could stand to be a hair closer to Western Knoxville.. Melton lake  More

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Over 5 years ago

Oak Ridge is located in beautiful East TN, has excellent public schools, is very safe for families, and is only 15-30 min away from Knoxville.  More

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Marginal, at best. Lack of social and business skills to perform anything but menial tasks. No clue about customer service, business etiquette or basic business  More

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Reviews for Cartersville    4 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The one important thing i didn't know when moving to Cartersville 11 years ago is the coal plant on the west side of town. The town smells of sulfur and chemicals. Only  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Over 14 years ago

My city is small, friendly and cheap. There is a lot to do here. There is the new Tellus museum, local art and cultural museums. You're not too far from Tennessee,  More

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