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Box Elder, SD vs Aberdeen, SD

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Are people in Aberdeen older or younger than people in Box Elder?
- The Median Age in Aberdeen is 6.9 years older than in Box Elder.

Are housing costs cheaper in Aberdeen or Box Elder?
- Aberdeen housing costs are 31.7% less expensive than Box Elder housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Aberdeen or Box Elder?
- The average commute for residents of Aberdeen is 5.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Box Elder.

Things to do in Box Elder?
Box Elder SD resides along I-90 exit 131 eastbound between Rapid City & Sioux Falls featuring Hot Springs Municipal Airport Ranch Creek Golf Course Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary Evans Plunge Mineral Spa plus Cave Of The Winds Tours between June–September attracting tourists all year round!

Things to do in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen, SD: Aberdeen is a midwestern city located in northeastern South Dakota on the banks of the James River Valley. This vibrant city offers something for everyone from fantastic shopping opportunities to its famous carousel rides at Wylie Park to its historic downtown area full of art galleries and antique shops.

 Box Elder, SDAberdeen, SDUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,500329,725,481
 Median Income$62,972  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$320,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.03  Unlock26.38
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I would like to here from someone that lives in aberdeen south dakota. We would like to relocate there. We live in the state of ohio,city is ravenna. We have kids. They  More

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Over 15 years ago

I moved to this town about two years ago. I could say a lot about the ups and downs of Aberdeen. Of the Good, its a very safe laid back community, almost too laid back.   More

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