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Pine Bluff, AR vs Altoona, PA

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Are people in Altoona older or younger than people in Pine Bluff?
- The Median Age in Altoona is 3.0 years older than in Pine Bluff.

Are housing costs cheaper in Altoona or Pine Bluff?
- Altoona housing costs are 48.9% more expensive than Pine Bluff housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Altoona or Pine Bluff?
- The average commute for residents of Altoona is 0.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Pine Bluff.

Things to do in Pine Bluff?
Pine Bluff, Arkansas lies within Jefferson County providing its citizens access to leisure sites including the Arkansas Railroad Museum combined with shopping opportunities through The Pines Mall.

Things to do in Altoona?
Altoona, Pennsylvania lies within Blair County giving visitors access to Adventure Lagoon Water Park or Baker Mansion plus multiple restaurants like Chewy's Pizza & Wings Bar & Grill

 Pine Bluff, ARAltoona, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,114329,725,481
 Median Income$36,940  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$80,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.1  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pine Bluff    14 Reviews

I do not live in this area but it is like every town in america it has its problems. The good thing is its not far from little rock and i am sure people that complain is  More

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Over 5 years ago

Did a project over this town and it seems pretty lame. It's ok I guess.  More

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Over 12 years ago

The location where I reside is pretty quiet. As far as security goes, a police officer lives across from me, and another across the street. I'm not originally from  More

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Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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