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Pell City, AL vs Hickory, NC

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Are people in Hickory older or younger than people in Pell City?
- The Median Age in Hickory is 0.8 years younger than in Pell City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hickory or Pell City?
- Hickory housing costs are 0.5% less expensive than Pell City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hickory or Pell City?
- The average commute for residents of Hickory is 5.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Pell City.

Things to do in Pell City?
Pell City, AL is a small town found northeast of Birmingham that offers plenty choices for leisurely activities ranging from swimming pools and picnic spots to nearby lakes ideal for canoeing or kayaking trips through Stillwater Creek’s waters lined with rocks providing glimpses into cypress tree forests along its shores.

Things to do in Hickory?
Hickory, North Carolina is located in Catawba county providing its citizens great recreational activities like Lake Hickory along with stores like Valley Hills Mall as well as dining spots near Concord Coffee Roasters.

 Pell City, ALHickory, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,831329,725,481
 Median Income$58,036  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$256,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.5  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pell City    4 Reviews

PELL CITY IS GREAT PLACE TO LIVE THE ONLY ISSUE IS THE SORRY ASS COPS HERE. MY CHILD HAS BEEN SHOT AT THANK GOD HE WAS NOT HURT ALONG WITH HIS FRIEND. THE POLICE WAS  More

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Pell City is a great place to live the only issue I have with Pell City is the sorry ass police. I can not express the disappointment I have for our Police Dept.. My 17  More

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Over 17 years ago

If you are a religious person you will find much happiness in Pell City. There are many different faiths that live together in relatively good harmony.  More

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Reviews for Hickory    8 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from  More

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Over 3 years ago

Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path.  More

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Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same  More

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