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Bettendorf, IA vs Chattanooga, TN

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Are people in Chattanooga older or younger than people in Bettendorf?
- The Median Age in Chattanooga is 2.2 years younger than in Bettendorf.

Are housing costs cheaper in Chattanooga or Bettendorf?
- Chattanooga housing costs are 1.7% more expensive than Bettendorf housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Chattanooga or Bettendorf?
- The average commute for residents of Chattanooga is 1.0 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 Chattanooga?
Chattanooga, Tennessee is an exciting city full of culture and history. Visitors can explore the majestic Lookout Mountain or take a stroll along the banks of the Tennessee River. The Hunter Museum of American Art is a great spot to check out local artwork while the historic Bluff View Art District is perfect for those who want to go sightseeing. There's plenty of outdoor activities as well - from hiking in the nearby mountains to boating on the lake. With its unique attractions, vibrant nightlife and stunning scenery, Chattanooga makes for a great vacation destination!

 Bettendorf, IAChattanooga, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock180,353329,725,481
 Median Income$89,375  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$268,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%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 Chattanooga    60 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved to Chattanooga from the San Francisco Bay area. It was a hard one but after losing much in the 2017, 2018, 2019 annual wildfire festival of California I got tired  More

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I feel like the crime in Chattanooga gets glossed over in most reviews. Lived here virtually my entire life and I will truly miss the golden sunrises against the  More

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I live in nearby Cleveland TN where I have lived for 20 years. I like to shop and visit Chattanooga as there is a lot to do but they do have a very high crime rate.   More

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