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Box Elder, SD vs Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Are people in Fort Lauderdale older or younger than people in Box Elder?
- The Median Age in Fort Lauderdale is 14.3 years older than in Box Elder.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Lauderdale or Box Elder?
- Fort Lauderdale housing costs are 62.5% more expensive than Box Elder housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Lauderdale or Box Elder?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Lauderdale is 10.4 minutes longer 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 Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale, Florida is an exciting destination, boasting beautiful beaches and plenty of attractions. Visitors can explore the Everglades National Park or take a boat ride through Intracoastal Waterway. There's something for everyone - from stunning art galleries and museums to trendy restaurants and nightlife spots. For those who prefer outdoors activities, there's always fishing, surfing, kayaking or paddle boarding nearby. With so much to do and see, Fort Lauderdale makes for an unforgettable experience!

 Box Elder, SDFort Lauderdale, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock182,247329,725,481
 Median Income$62,972  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$320,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.03  Unlock26.38
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Fort Lauderdale and South Florida are eclectic, which makes for a tough adjustment if you're from a homogenous area. The secret is to find the location of all the things  More

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Like any city, Fort Lauderdale has it's good points and it's bad. On the good side you can't beat the weather here, especially October to June. No snow and no winter  More

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Over 10 years ago

My husband I are are from Illinois and Indiana. We moved here five years ago and we still HATE it! In the Midwest people are friendly and care about others. I can't  More

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