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Olney, MD vs Aiken, SC

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Are people in Aiken older or younger than people in Olney?
- The Median Age in Aiken is 4.2 years older than in Olney.

Are housing costs cheaper in Aiken or Olney?
- Aiken housing costs are 62.8% less expensive than Olney housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Aiken or Olney?
- The average commute for residents of Aiken is 11.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Olney.

Things to do in Olney?
Olney MD is a picturesque suburb just outside Washington DC offering quaint neighborhoods alongside world-class shopping outlets. With plenty of parks to explore plus easy access to major highways leading out of Baltimore or into Washington DC

Things to do in Aiken?
Aiken SC seats southwest North Augusta well-known among tourists thanks to its variety of activities like horse riding, golfing at Woodside Plantation Country Club or exploring nearby Hitchcock Woods giving vacationers a chance relax in the nature’s beauty!

 Olney, MDAiken, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,516329,725,481
 Median Income$161,065  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$577,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.5  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Olney    5 Reviews

Been here since 2015. Peaceful and lots of green space for natural beauty. Convenient to given the shopping village with all that is needed. I must express  More

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In 1957 my parents almost bought a house with a stable for two horses. When the deal went south, I came close to divorcing my parents! Forty years later, my wife and I  More

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Over 13 years ago

Olney Theater is very good for small  More

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Reviews for Aiken    34 Reviews

I'm going on 3 years living in Aiken. Moving here not having any family or friends was difficult. I'm thankful for the people I have met who now feel like lifelong  More

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Aiken is a magical place. It is beautiful and historic, has all the amenities, and Hitchcock Woods is a treasure! I feel blessed to have lived in Aiken for 3 years. As a  More

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Aiken is a unique town to visit or live in. I've lived in Toronto, ON Canada, Lynchburg, VA and in Aiken. I am 24 years old and moved here from VA just over two years  More

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