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Cedar Falls, IA vs Kearney, NE

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Are people in Kearney older or younger than people in Cedar Falls?
- The Median Age in Kearney is 4.1 years older than in Cedar Falls.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kearney or Cedar Falls?
- Kearney housing costs are 14.7% more expensive than Cedar Falls housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kearney or Cedar Falls?
- The average commute for residents of Kearney is 1.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Cedar Falls.

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

Things to do in Kearney?
Kearney NE is situated between Lincoln and Omaha, providing a variety of recreational activities from golfing to hiking plus numerous historical sites.

 Cedar Falls, IAKearney, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,558329,725,481
 Median Income$66,838  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$226,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.7  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Kearney    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  More

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