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Suwanee, GA vs Opelika, AL

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Are people in Opelika older or younger than people in Suwanee?
- The Median Age in Opelika is 2.5 years older than in Suwanee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Opelika or Suwanee?
- Opelika housing costs are 52.6% less expensive than Suwanee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Opelika or Suwanee?
- The average commute for residents of Opelika is 16.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Suwanee.

Things to do in Suwanee?
Suwanee is a city located in Gwinnett County Georgia with an estimated population around 19,100 people as of 2020. The area offers endless recreational activities such as attending the annual Suwanee Day Festival or taking advantage of its close proximity to one of Georgia’s largest lakes Lake Lanier which provide access to large scale attractions and entertainment options plus several local businesses ranging from pizzerias to luxury dining venues offer something special every day .

Things to do in Opelika?
Opelika, AL is a small city with a rich cultural history situated on the banks of the Chattahoochee River in East Alabama. Home to Auburn University and Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine, Opelika has become known for its vibrant arts scene and historic downtown area.

 Suwanee, GAOpelika, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,810329,725,481
 Median Income$99,022  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$526,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.3  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Suwanee    8 Reviews

I’ve lived here for 7 years. It is by far the best place to raise a family. So many things to do. Most people in our neighborhood have children. Schools are great.   More

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Over 13 years ago

We moved to Suwanee 7 months ago. Suwanee is a great town to live in. Great schools, low crime (for Atlanta area), convenient to many shopping areas nearby. The Towne  More

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Over 15 years ago

Suwanee has some of the best schools in the state of  More

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Reviews for Opelika    1 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Traffic is terrible...To many restaurants and banks..Nothing to do ..we need a theme park or somewhere to go and ride rides and enjoy family ..Cut out city  More

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