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Buffalo, MN vs River Falls, WI

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Are people in River Falls older or younger than people in Buffalo?
- The Median Age in River Falls is 11.5 years younger than in Buffalo.

Are housing costs cheaper in River Falls or Buffalo?
- River Falls housing costs are 0.7% less expensive than Buffalo housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, River Falls or Buffalo?
- The average commute for residents of River Falls is 8.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Buffalo.

Things to do in Buffalo?
Situated within the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area lies Buffalo -- a small city offering access to big city amenities along with beautiful scenery featuring country parks, ample green space and plenty of bike trails around one of Minnesota’s larger lakes.

Things to do in River Falls?
River Falls, WI is a city located in Pierce County along the Kinnickinnic River Valley region of Wisconsin's western border with Minnesota. The city offers residents plenty of outdoor activities such as fishing and boating on the river or exploring one of the many nearby state parks or wildlife areas. There are also several local businesses that provide services to the community ranging from retail stores to restaurants and more.

 Buffalo, MNRiver Falls, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,058329,725,481
 Median Income$74,036  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$339,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.71  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Buffalo    1 Reviews

I pay only $525 + elec. for a 1 BR downtown, above one of the downtown stores. Old and certainly not fancy, but convenient and somewhat charming. Most of the places  More

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Reviews for River Falls    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

It is a great place -- plenty of recreation and space. If you like overly planned suburbs this is not the place. It is a small college town with a traditional downtown  More

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Over 17 years ago

if you like cold winters...this is the  More

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Over 18 years ago

the cost of living is increasing, and a the student population increases it is hard for a college student to find affordable off campus  More

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