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Oxford, AL vs Portage, IN

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Are people in Portage older or younger than people in Oxford?
- The Median Age in Portage is 0.4 years younger than in Oxford.

Are housing costs cheaper in Portage or Oxford?
- Portage housing costs are 44.8% more expensive than Oxford housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Portage or Oxford?
- The average commute for residents of Portage is 4.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Oxford.

Things to do in Oxford?
Oxford Alabama is situated within Calhoun county being part of Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) with direct access to Interstate 20 running southeast towards Birmingham where local music scene can be experienced either at historic theater venues or popular bars & restaurants throughout downtown district . Oxford inhabits up to 22 thousand people predominantly concentrated around J sullivan complex offering wide variety amenities such as fresh markets , fast food chains , apparel stores , hotels & motels plus medical facilities catering all sorts health related needs . Last but not least , Noccalula falls park & campground provide wonderful experiences only minutes away from central hub venturing deep into industrial backroads .

Things to do in Portage?
Portage, Indiana lies within Porter County providing its citizens access to top rated schools such as Fegely Middle School while also having shopping options near Woodland Mall as well as multiple food spots including Mario's Roma Italian Restaurant

 Oxford, ALPortage, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,540329,725,481
 Median Income$62,226  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$166,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.37  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Oxford    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Oxford is a very Christian city, predominantly Baptist. If you're not Christian it may be hard to fit in here. (People are nice and friendly towards me, and adult.  More

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Reviews for Portage    2 Reviews

Just a normal, big town in the Midwest. Decent public schools, sure, pretty safe, indeed and not expensive (yet) to live. On the one hand many normal-sized (mostly old)  More

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Over 19 years ago

Boring but good  More

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