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Oak Ridge, TN vs Jerome, ID

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Are people in Jerome older or younger than people in Oak Ridge?
- The Median Age in Jerome is 8.4 years younger than in Oak Ridge.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jerome or Oak Ridge?
- Jerome housing costs are 29.2% more expensive than Oak Ridge housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jerome or Oak Ridge?
- The average commute for residents of Jerome is 3.0 minutes shorter 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 Jerome?
Jerome, ID is a pleasant city south of Twin Falls with plenty of remarkable attractions such as Bruneau Dunes State Park offering its distinctive environment or Shoshone Falls perfect for exploring; people can also join in the wonderful Liberty Bank Music Fest emphasizing traditional music every June.

 Oak Ridge, TNJerome, IDUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,182329,725,481
 Median Income$60,542  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$258,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%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 Jerome    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Jerome is a small town with a lot to offer. The cost of housing and utilities is very affordable, especially when compared to the cost of the same in the town across  More

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