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Pleasanton, CA vs Hickory, NC

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Are people in Hickory older or younger than people in Pleasanton?
- The Median Age in Hickory is 2.8 years younger than in Pleasanton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hickory or Pleasanton?
- Hickory housing costs are 82.5% less expensive than Pleasanton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hickory or Pleasanton?
- The average commute for residents of Hickory is 14.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Pleasanton.

Things to do in Pleasanton?
Pleasanton, California features stunning outdoor scenery such as Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park or sycamore groves at Arroyo Del Valle while also boasting plenty of shops and eateries along Main Street.

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.

 Pleasanton, CAHickory, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,831329,725,481
 Median Income$167,932  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,462,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.18  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pleasanton    18 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I have been a resident of Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley (including the cities of Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon) for nearly 30 years. Perception of life quality in  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in the city for 5 years and love it. Make Sure to Check it  More

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Over 6 years ago

LITERALLY STUPID the tacos are great  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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