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Sandy, OR vs Poughkeepsie, NY

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Are people in Poughkeepsie older or younger than people in Sandy?
- The Median Age in Poughkeepsie is 4.9 years older than in Sandy.

Are housing costs cheaper in Poughkeepsie or Sandy?
- Poughkeepsie housing costs are 52.4% less expensive than Sandy housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Poughkeepsie or Sandy?
- The average commute for residents of Poughkeepsie is 6.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Sandy.

Things to do in Sandy?
Sandy, OR is an inviting town east of Portland offering numerous delightful attractions such as Wildwood Recreation Site displaying its distinctive environment or Pioneer Bridget Park perfect for outdoor activities; locals gather yearly at their spectacular Sandy Mountain Festival with music and art each June.

Things to do in Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie is situated on the Hudson River within Dutchess County in New York—and has historically been known for its beautiful riverfront views along with other attractions such as Locust Grove Nature Center & Historic Estate and Poughkeepsie Farms & Creamery where visitors can learn about sustainability while indulging their sweet tooth!

 Sandy, ORPoughkeepsie, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,475329,725,481
 Median Income$88,775  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$492,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.65  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sandy    1 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Lived in Sandy since I was about 6 and I love it sometimes there is not a lot to do but it is a great small  More

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Reviews for Poughkeepsie    10 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I have mixed feelings about Poughkeepsie because there are equally as many things I love about that town as there are things I hate about it so I'm just going to write a  More

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Over 12 years ago

Prices are high here. housing is easily 25-30percent of our monthly  More

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Over 13 years ago

It'd be great if jobs were available. This city is OK but COL is so much higher in NY than where I was raised in South Maybe I should head  More

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