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Perry, GA vs Opelika, AL

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Are people in Opelika older or younger than people in Perry?
- The Median Age in Opelika is 3.9 years older than in Perry.

Are housing costs cheaper in Opelika or Perry?
- Opelika housing costs are 15.7% more expensive than Perry housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Opelika or Perry?
- The average commute for residents of Opelika is 2.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Perry.

Things to do in Perry?
Perry is a small city situated within Houston County, Georgia featuring plenty of things for visitors to do including checking out the fascinating exhibits provided by Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter plus there's also Perry Country Club great for anyone looking to enjoy a round of golf. There are also excursions available along its beautiful lake views perfect for fishing trips or kayaking!

Things to do in Opelika?
Opelika, AL is a small city with a rich cultural history situated on the banks of the Chattahoochee River in East Alabama. Home to Auburn University and Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine, Opelika has become known for its vibrant arts scene and historic downtown area.

 Perry, GAOpelika, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,810329,725,481
 Median Income$62,789  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$215,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.72  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Perry    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

we moved to Perry, Ga. in October, 2012 and we love it. The sky is clear, the people are friendly, the restaurants and shopping areas are almost empty. We went to the  More

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Over 19 years ago

as far as recreational things: you probably want to travel 15min north to warner robins to go see a movie or go to a nice resturant. we have nice eateries too but if  More

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Reviews for Opelika    1 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Traffic is terrible...To many restaurants and banks..Nothing to do ..we need a theme park or somewhere to go and ride rides and enjoy family ..Cut out city  More

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