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Cedar Falls, IA vs Lake Mills, WI

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Are people in Lake Mills older or younger than people in Cedar Falls?
- The Median Age in Lake Mills is 9.5 years older than in Cedar Falls.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lake Mills or Cedar Falls?
- Lake Mills housing costs are 47.7% more expensive than Cedar Falls housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lake Mills or Cedar Falls?
- The average commute for residents of Lake Mills is 10.5 minutes longer 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 Lake Mills?
Living in Lake Mills, WI is a great experience. It is a small, rural community located just north of Madison, and has a population of approximately 4,000 people. The city has a strong sense of community and offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation. It is close to several bodies of water including Lake Koshkonong, Rock Lake and the Yahara River. There are also plenty of restaurants, parks and trails to explore. With its quiet atmosphere and friendly neighbors, Lake Mills is an ideal place to call home.

 Cedar Falls, IALake Mills, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,194329,725,481
 Median Income$66,838  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$226,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%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 Lake Mills    2 Reviews

Winter goes a good five or six months ... as I get older it seems to get tougher to take.... The spring, summer and fall here is quite nice and the city of Lake Mills  More

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Over 16 years ago

Nice place to live if you dont mind paying the highest taxes in the usa.has good schools for kids if you have some. But that is all payed for in protery taxes. I like  More

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