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Shelby, NC vs Cookeville, TN

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Are people in Cookeville older or younger than people in Shelby?
- The Median Age in Cookeville is 15.8 years younger than in Shelby.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cookeville or Shelby?
- Cookeville housing costs are 83.1% more expensive than Shelby housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cookeville or Shelby?
- The average commute for residents of Cookeville is 0.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Shelby.

Things to do in Shelby?
Shelby, NC is a pleasant village south of Kings Mountain featuring several spectacular spots such as Lake Wylie perfect for exploring or Crowders Mountain ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable FallFest celebrating local culture with music and art.

Things to do in Cookeville?
Cookeville, TN is nestled in the Upper Cumberland Plateau providing numerous outdoor activities including hiking and biking trails as well as several cultural attractions like art galleries, music venues and museums.

 Shelby, NCCookeville, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,068329,725,481
 Median Income$41,565  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3038.4
 Avg. Home Price$156,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.33  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Shelby    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Not likely you'll settle here out of chance, a job will likely bring you here. I have lived in the Shelby area for the past ten years and have seen an explosion of  More

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Reviews for Cookeville    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I lived in Cookeville for around 7 years non consecutively. Don’t expect to go on a walk here. Sidewalks are fairly abundant but they are not well maintained and there  More

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My wife and I both moved here to work for state government. Other people are right, the pay is awful, hovering around $28k for people with masters and doctorates. Rental  More

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Been here for 4-5 years now, crime is on the rise and pay is stagnant, don't look for much over 28k a year in gross income here. Lots of areas are getting metro  More

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