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Bettendorf, IA vs Fort Wayne, IN

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Are people in Fort Wayne older or younger than people in Bettendorf?
- The Median Age in Fort Wayne is 3.8 years younger than in Bettendorf.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Wayne or Bettendorf?
- Fort Wayne housing costs are 26.7% less expensive than Bettendorf housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Wayne or Bettendorf?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Wayne is 3.0 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 Fort Wayne?
Fort Wayne, Indiana is a charming city with plenty of entertainment options for its residents. Visit the famous Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory or take a break in one of the great parks such as Foster Park or Franke Park. Spend an evening at the Embassy Theatre or check out some classic films at Cinema Center. Head to downtown for shopping and dining - there are plenty of local gems like Debrand Fine Chocolates, Pembroke Bakery or The Dash-In Restaurant. With its great schools and laid back atmosphere, it's easy to see why people love to call Fort Wayne home!

 Bettendorf, IAFort Wayne, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock262,676329,725,481
 Median Income$89,375  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$268,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%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 Fort Wayne    43 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Fort Wayne is what America used to be. Hardworking, unpretentious, welcoming. There are problems, like anywhere, including crime on the east side, but nothing like  More

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Over 6 years ago

Moved here from Buffalo, NY. Ft Wayne is a big city with lots of greenery and things to do. It is not congested and cost of living is cheap. One complain-drivers with  More

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I lived in Fort Wayne from 1962 until 1988 then moved north. Fort Wayne was a nice city at one time. It's sad to say, but today, it's become to highly populated with  More

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