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Somerset, KY vs Bedford, IN

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Highlights
Are people in Bedford older or younger than people in Somerset?
- The Median Age in Bedford is 3.4 years older than in Somerset.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bedford or Somerset?
- Bedford housing costs are 14.2% less expensive than Somerset housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bedford or Somerset?
- The average commute for residents of Bedford is 5.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Somerset.

Things to do in Somerset?
Somerset, KY is situated in Pulaski County and has a population of about 11,000 people. It’s known as the gateway to Lake Cumberland and is a popular tourist destination with its beautiful lakefront views and numerous attractions.

Things to do in Bedford?
Bedford, IN is an incorporated town situated near Lawrence County with a population of nearly 1400 people living there. Bedford offers visitors access to Cave Country Canoes allowing them to experience canoeing down Blue River that meanders from Jackson County through Bedford reaching Monroe lake where more recreational experiences await . The city also has multiple parks featuring miles of trails for running, hiking and biking surrounded by forests ideal for bird watching enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

 Somerset, KYBedford, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,726329,725,481
 Median Income$30,107  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$192,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.55  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Somerset    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

There is certainly a small town atmosphere here. It seems as if there is a high percentage of the population that wants to get Somerset "on the map", but they want to do  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived here since 1989. My family moved me here from Chicago Ill when I was 5 years old. Growing up in this place, I can tell you first hand what you children will  More

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Over 17 years ago

I wanted to post facts on somerset on my previous post because sometimes on bestplaces.net it is just opinions and those can be misleading or one-sided. So I posted  More

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Reviews for Bedford    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

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Bedford is a small, close knit, mostly religious community. Pro's: Everyone is very friendly; crime is very low - you don't need to lock your doors at night; lush,  More

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Over 18 years ago

Bedford is a quiet rural close knit community. This is great if you are looking for a laid back country  More

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