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Bettendorf, IA vs St. Charles, IL

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Are people in St. Charles older or younger than people in Bettendorf?
- The Median Age in St. Charles is 3.3 years older than in Bettendorf.

Are housing costs cheaper in St. Charles or Bettendorf?
- St. Charles housing costs are 41.7% more expensive than Bettendorf housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, St. Charles or Bettendorf?
- The average commute for residents of St. Charles is 13.2 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 St. Charles?
St. Charles IL is situated northwest Chicago and has plenty to offer like Fox River running through the city center offering kayaking & fishing opportunities as well as vintage districts perfect for browsing thrift stores and eating out in quaint cafes.

 Bettendorf, IASt. Charles, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,908329,725,481
 Median Income$89,375  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$268,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%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 St. Charles    6 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

good  More

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Moving to Saint Charles from Kansas City was quite to sticker shock from a cost of living standpoint. I did do my homework and knew this would be the case, but it  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Charles, Illinois is a small, trendy river town. It hosts amenities that appeal to everyone. Biking, running, walking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, kayaking,  More

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