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Bettendorf, IA vs Fairfield, IA

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Are people in Fairfield older or younger than people in Bettendorf?
- The Median Age in Fairfield is 0.2 years older than in Bettendorf.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairfield or Bettendorf?
- Fairfield housing costs are 48.5% less expensive than Bettendorf housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairfield or Bettendorf?
- The average commute for residents of Fairfield is 3.1 minutes shorter 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 Fairfield?
Fairfield is a city situated within Jefferson County Iowa boasting close to 10 thousand residents. Take advantage of all that nature has to offer by exploring nearby parks such as Rothwell Park and Rudd Park – perfect for staying active! Additionally, its vibrant downtown district offers up lots of cultural attractions that let you appreciate traditional music performances/art exhibits; worth checking out if you want more than just an urban experience!.

 Bettendorf, IAFairfield, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,653329,725,481
 Median Income$89,375  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$268,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%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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