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Troy, AL vs Madison, AL

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in Troy?
- The Median Age in Madison is 13.8 years older than in Troy.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or Troy?
- Madison housing costs are 117.1% more expensive than Troy housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or Troy?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 2.5 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 Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

 Troy, ALMadison, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,551329,725,481
 Median Income$36,409  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$164,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.8%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 Madison    11 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

My wife and I moved from Atlanta, GA area in 2016 when I retired. We have now lived in Huntsville for 4 years and now in Madison for almost 4 years. We were thinking  More

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Low crime. Traffic not too bad even during peak times. Covert classim and racism. A stick with our own mentality. Not very diverse primarily just blacks and whites.  More

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Madison is nice. The schools are excellent, which is why we chose to live here. The job market is good for anyone with an engineering degree or ex military, but for  More

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