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Bettendorf, IA vs Geneseo, IL

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Are people in Geneseo older or younger than people in Bettendorf?
- The Median Age in Geneseo is 6.9 years older than in Bettendorf.

Are housing costs cheaper in Geneseo or Bettendorf?
- Geneseo housing costs are 26.5% less expensive than Bettendorf housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Geneseo or Bettendorf?
- The average commute for residents of Geneseo is 4.2 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 Geneseo?
Living in Geneseo, IL is a wonderful experience. The town offers a slower pace of life with a strong sense of community and friendly neighbors. Residents can enjoy the local shops and restaurants, as well as the historic downtown area. There are plenty of recreational activities to do year-round, such as golfing, fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. The schools are excellent and there are many family-friendly events throughout the year. Geneseo is also close enough to larger cities like Chicago and Milwaukee for day trips or weekend getaways. Overall, it's an ideal place to live with something for everyone!

 Bettendorf, IAGeneseo, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,774329,725,481
 Median Income$89,375  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.838.4
 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 Geneseo    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Geneseo has some great places to shop and eat. My favorite store is Crabapple Cove followed by Curious Cargo, C&S Antique Mall and the Art League. I especially love  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have spent a majority of my life in Geneseo. I am there from four days a week to every single day. I stay with my brother, my sister, and hang at the in-laws. I do  More

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Having lived in larger cities all my life, I really wanted to experience a small-town feel and quaint surroundings of a small community. Although I'd heard that Geneseo  More

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