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Albany, CA vs Sun Prairie, WI

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Are people in Sun Prairie older or younger than people in Albany?
- The Median Age in Sun Prairie is 1.0 years older than in Albany.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sun Prairie or Albany?
- Sun Prairie housing costs are 70.5% less expensive than Albany housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sun Prairie or Albany?
- The average commute for residents of Sun Prairie is 11.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Albany.

Things to do in Albany?
Albany, CA is a pleasant village northeast of Berkeley featuring several spectacular spots such as Memorial Park perfect for exploring or Cerrito Creek Trail ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Cajun & Blues Festival celebrating local culture with music and art.

Things to do in Sun Prairie?
Sun Prairie, WI sits just outside Madison in Dane County offering residents plenty of outdoor recreational activities such as fishing and camping while also providing great dining and shopping options.

 Albany, CASun Prairie, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,528329,725,481
 Median Income$113,602  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,218,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.79  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Albany    4 Reviews

Albany is one of the best places to live not only in California but the USA. Niche 2023 has ranked Albany the number one suburb in California and is consistently in the  More

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Over 13 years ago

Like many places in the Bay Area, there are some mixed-race couples and gay couples in Albany. What is really striking, though, is the number of families where both  More

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Albany was originally built as a railroad workers' town. So the bad news is that nearly every house was originally two, or at most three, bedrooms with one bath, about  More

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Reviews for Sun Prairie    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I love it here, the weather is absolutely fantastic if you like freezing your toes off.  More

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Typically cold winters, lots of snow. Summers are typically pleasant, but can be high humidity. Poor Air Quality year round. Mild spring and fall Summer can have  More

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Over 14 years ago

Crime is very low, I seldom feel like I have to lock my car or even my house. The schools here are pretty good, and have no tolerance for bullies (so if you have any,  More

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