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Carroll, IA vs Cedar Falls, IA

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Are people in Cedar Falls older or younger than people in Carroll?
- The Median Age in Cedar Falls is 15.2 years younger than in Carroll.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cedar Falls or Carroll?
- Cedar Falls housing costs are 32.7% more expensive than Carroll housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cedar Falls or Carroll?
- The average commute for residents of Cedar Falls is 0.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Carroll.

Things to do in Carroll?
Carroll, IA is located between Fort Dodge & Des Moines right along US Highway 30 giving visitors & locals easy access to nearby attractions like iconic downtown festivals & popular Farmer’s Market on Court Avenue during summer months when strawberries come into season among other fresh fruits & vegetables grown locally!

Things to do in Cedar Falls?
Cedar Falls Iowa is found in Black Hawk county offering tourists leisure areas such as George Wyth State park while also having employment opportunities at University of Northern Iowa along with entertainment opportunities at University Book & Supply Inc

 Carroll, IACedar Falls, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,500329,725,481
 Median Income$51,443  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock2838.4
 Avg. Home Price$170,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Carroll    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

texas is very hot and for me iowa weather was easier to live plus your health was much better their but college station has the best behavied college students of any  More

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Reviews for Cedar Falls    7 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I lived in Cedar Falls while attending the University of Northern Iowa. It's a great college town. Main street is nice and there are plenty of restaurants to choose  More

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Over 12 years ago

We've lived in Cedar Falls since moving here from the great chicago land area in 2006. The school system in Cedar Falls and in Iowa in general if VERY strong.   More

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When I was preparing to moved to Cedar Falls, IA I was repeatedly met with the remark "IOWA!, what's there? corn?" But apart from the bitter winters, tornadoes, and  More

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