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Bettendorf, IA vs Galesburg, IL

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Are people in Galesburg older or younger than people in Bettendorf?
- The Median Age in Galesburg is 2.3 years older than in Bettendorf.

Are housing costs cheaper in Galesburg or Bettendorf?
- Galesburg housing costs are 70.6% less expensive than Bettendorf housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Galesburg or Bettendorf?
- The average commute for residents of Galesburg is 3.4 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 Galesburg?
Galesburg, IL is a classic mid-west town nestled along I-74 about 2 hours west from Chicago known for its picturesque prairies & rolling hills plus hunting grounds full of wildlife that attract astray hikers looking for unique experiences all year round!

 Bettendorf, IAGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,298329,725,481
 Median Income$89,375  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$268,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.2%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 Galesburg    2 Reviews

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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