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Cortland, NY vs Binghamton, NY

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Highlights
Are people in Binghamton older or younger than people in Cortland?
- The Median Age in Binghamton is 9.0 years older than in Cortland.

Are housing costs cheaper in Binghamton or Cortland?
- Binghamton housing costs are 25.4% less expensive than Cortland housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Binghamton or Cortland?
- The average commute for residents of Binghamton is 0.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Cortland.

Things to do in Cortland?
Cortland, NY is a lovely village southeast of Syracuse filled with plenty of enjoyable attractions such as Greek Peak Mountain Resort showcasing its distinctive landscape or SUNY Cortland great for outdoor activities; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Peach Festival offering lots of entertainment every July.

Things to do in Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

 Cortland, NYBinghamton, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,828329,725,481
 Median Income$50,697  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$171,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.74  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cortland    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

i was born here and this city is like a real life pvp-enabled zone. god isnt watching  More

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Over 10 years ago

Cortland is a small town geographically right in the center of New York. The population is around 20K and has been the same for decades. Cortland is a typical small  More

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Over 18 years ago

I was born here (but grew up in Syracuse thank god) and moved back when I was a teen. Year after year the city goes downhill. It has went from a city with a trolley car  More

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Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

Marg · 

Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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