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Bettendorf, IA vs Cary, IL

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Are people in Cary older or younger than people in Bettendorf?
- The Median Age in Cary is 0.1 years older than in Bettendorf.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cary or Bettendorf?
- Cary housing costs are 16.0% more expensive than Bettendorf housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cary or Bettendorf?
- The average commute for residents of Cary is 16.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Bettendorf.

Things to do in Bettendorf?
Bettendorf, Iowa lies within Scott county providing its citizens access to parks including Centennial Park while also having shopping options near SouthPark Mall plus multiple restaurants including Applebees Grill & Bar.

Things to do in Cary?
Cary, Illinois is situated in McHenry county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Oak Ridge Marsh Nature Preserve to Phillips Recreation Center combined with stores like Oakwood Hills Shopping Center and local food spots like Los Potrillos

 Bettendorf, IACary, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,919329,725,481
 Median Income$89,375  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$268,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.87  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bettendorf    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

very low crime, great schools, housing costs-a decent house for family of 5 is around  More

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We are thinking of moving to the area (Iowa). I am an NC native, although we feel the need to move out due to huge influx of newcomers in this area from the northeast  More

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Over 18 years ago

We moved to Bettendorf when our son was in elementary school based on favorable comments about the schools from several friends in similar stages in their lives. We  More

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Reviews for Cary    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

nice town, very safe but high taxes.  More

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Over 14 years ago

The Fox River is a nice place to cruise around on the boat and visit all the area bars but after seeing one bar you've seen them all. There is very little artistic  More

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Over 16 years ago

High property taxes is one of the biggest deterrents to wanting to 'retire' almost anywhere in Illinois. Once on a fixed income this would be a huge drain on finite  More

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