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Beaver Dam, WI vs West Bend, WI

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Are people in West Bend older or younger than people in Beaver Dam?
- The Median Age in West Bend is 0.3 years younger than in Beaver Dam.

Are housing costs cheaper in West Bend or Beaver Dam?
- West Bend housing costs are 19.2% more expensive than Beaver Dam housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, West Bend or Beaver Dam?
- The average commute for residents of West Bend is 5.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Beaver Dam.

Things to do in Beaver Dam?
Beaver Dam is a small city located northwest from Milwaukee renowned for its numerous parks with trails suited for hiking or biking allowing visitors to explore Wisconsin's natural wonderland plus easy access to nearby attractions like Big Muskego Lake offering leisurely boat rides around some of the state's most tranquil waters.

Things to do in West Bend?
West Bend WI can be found northwest Milwaukee widely known primarily due its outdoor spots perfect for hiking, biking or simply enjoying some peace & tranquility whilst having access to modern amenities such as fitness centers and stores!

 Beaver Dam, WIWest Bend, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,639329,725,481
 Median Income$59,296  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$219,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.33  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Beaver Dam    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I have lived in or around Beaver Dam all my life. It is a wonderful community with a good school system. There is little crime and you can feel safe letting your  More

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Reviews for West Bend    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

terrible place, so inconvenient, terrible two taxi services. West bend just caters to the rich. If you don't have a car,you won't be able to survive there. City workers  More

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West Bend is a great small town that is growing fairly rapidly. If you are looking for a wonderful place to raise a family this is it! West Bend is pretty, has nice  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've lived in west bend for the past 8 years and i must say, it's a joke. It's nice if your retired and looking for cheap living, other then that i would not raise a  More

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