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Palmer, PA vs Elizabethtown, KY

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Are people in Elizabethtown older or younger than people in Palmer?
- The Median Age in Elizabethtown is 10.9 years younger than in Palmer.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elizabethtown or Palmer?
- Elizabethtown housing costs are 31.2% less expensive than Palmer housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elizabethtown or Palmer?
- The average commute for residents of Elizabethtown is 12.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Palmer.

Things to do in Palmer?
Palmer is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania built along the banks of the Schuylkill River. It is a largely residential town surrounded by breathtaking nature scenes from all directions due to easy access to several state parks and trails. In addition to providing numerous recreational activities for its citizens, Palmer's economy depends mainly on small retail shops located near downtown. Notable attractions include two local museums – Historical Burnside Plantation and Valley Forge Historical Society – as well as Unami Creek Park which provides many leisure activities such as bike riding, sports fields and playgrounds.

Things to do in Elizabethtown?
Elizabethtown, KY is actually two towns combined; A “city” side with modern amenities such as shopping malls and business establishments plus a rural “county” side filled with rolling hills and quaint farms offering a variety of fruits/vegetables depending on season!

 Palmer, PAElizabethtown, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,066329,725,481
 Median Income$100,865  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$323,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.53  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Elizabethtown    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

The Dixie Highway is the main route between Elizabethtown and Fort Knox. Almost all of the shopping and service centers are located along this route. The problem is  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Elizabethtown, KY since returning from a 29 year tour of Europe. I am employed by Defense Department at Fort Knox. I'm not rich but I live well. To  More

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Over 15 years ago

cant find none !!! go 2 toolong.com moresureword.com   More

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