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Box Elder, SD vs Madison, WI

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in Box Elder?
- The Median Age in Madison is 2.9 years older than in Box Elder.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or Box Elder?
- Madison housing costs are 5.3% more expensive than Box Elder housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or Box Elder?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 3.4 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 Madison?
Madison, Wisconsin is a vibrant city with a unique mix of culture and history. Take a stroll through State Street and explore the city's many art galleries, bookstores and some of the best restaurants in the Midwest. Visit University of Wisconsin-Madison for some stunning architecture and inspiring scientific research, or take in an outdoor concert at Breese Stevens Field. With its beautiful lakeshore backdrop, lively farmers markets, and incredible cultural events,Madison is an ideal place to live and visit!

 Box Elder, SDMadison, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock265,447329,725,481
 Median Income$62,972  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$320,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.03  Unlock26.38
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Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with  More

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Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting  More

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Lacks balance and zero accountability.   More

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