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Brandon, SD vs Waukee, IA

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Are people in Waukee older or younger than people in Brandon?
- The Median Age in Waukee is 2.4 years younger than in Brandon.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waukee or Brandon?
- Waukee housing costs are 6.7% less expensive than Brandon housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waukee or Brandon?
- The average commute for residents of Waukee is 1.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Brandon.

Things to do in Brandon?
Brandon, SD holds claim among South Dakota's oldest communities founded 1857 by homesteaders taking advantage rich prairie land ideal farming raising crops livestock eventually leading way establishment businesses slowly transforming small rural town into modernized city local attractions include Old Courthouse Museum Vermillion Opera House outdoor concerts etc always something interesting go here fun whole family !

Things to do in Waukee?
Waukee, IA sits on either side of Interstate 80/35 just northwest of Des Moines in Dallas county. The city has seen rapid growth due to its great quality of life and many popular attractions including the Waukee Ice Cream Shop and The Waukee Public Library.

 Brandon, SDWaukee, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,441329,725,481
 Median Income$96,367  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$359,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.5  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Waukee    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

moved here from nj the pace is so different here- lots to do- hills and bike paths, restaurants galore, theaters,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this! Low crime, high education standards, clean/attractive, family-oriented community with generally conservative values. Easy  More

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