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Troy, AL vs Alameda, CA

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Highlights
Are people in Alameda older or younger than people in Troy?
- The Median Age in Alameda is 15.6 years older than in Troy.

Are housing costs cheaper in Alameda or Troy?
- Alameda housing costs are 619.3% more expensive than Troy housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Alameda or Troy?
- The average commute for residents of Alameda is 16.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Troy.

Things to do in Troy?
Troy, AL is an attractive city southeast of Montgomery home to numerous wonderful sights including Jubilee Cityfest exhibiting tranquil grounds and gardens or Troy University ideal for picnicking; they organize vibrant events like Alabama Biscuit Festival each November.

Things to do in Alameda?
Alameda, California provides locals and visitors with plenty of attractions ranging from USS Hornet Museum Ship to shopping on Webster street.

 Troy, ALAlameda, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock78,320329,725,481
 Median Income$36,409  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$164,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.98  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Troy    11 Reviews

I love it here. It’s quiet and you shouldn’t go by 13 year old reviews. Everything has improved for the better and I will continue to live here for many years to come.  More

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Biggest mistake of my life was moving to yorT (<—-not a typo) to take a high school teaching position there. Revolving door. I got my family out and to greener  More

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Over 13 years ago

Sadly I was born and raised in Troy Al, and I'm happy to report that I moved away 2 weeks after graduating high school. I still visit family there and growing up I knew  More

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Reviews for Alameda    6 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Having been born here & 70 now I have watched firsthand, a small, quiet town ruined by excessive building, overcrowding and far too many restaurants for a city this  More

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Enjoy the immense benefit to having a close-knit community with main-street USA feel less than 10 miles from the resources of several urban and education  More

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Alameda, CA is a unique town here in the Bay Area. Perhaps because it is an island, or perhaps because for many decades it was a U.S. Army base, the city has never  More

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