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Cedar Falls, IA vs New Paltz, NY

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Are people in New Paltz older or younger than people in Cedar Falls?
- The Median Age in New Paltz is 1.8 years younger than in Cedar Falls.

Are housing costs cheaper in New Paltz or Cedar Falls?
- New Paltz housing costs are 130.7% more expensive than Cedar Falls housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, New Paltz or Cedar Falls?
- The average commute for residents of New Paltz is 15.8 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 New Paltz?
New Paltz, NY is a vibrant village located in the Hudson Valley with historic sites such as Huguenot Street Historic District or Minnewaska State Park Preserve filled with trails and lakes. The downtown district provides plenty of entertainment options including bars, restaurants and cafes while the area surrounding New Paltz also offers some unique shopping venues like Mohonk Antique Marketplace.

 Cedar Falls, IANew Paltz, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,421329,725,481
 Median Income$66,838  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$226,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.2%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 New Paltz    1 Reviews

I have lived in New Paltz my entire life, but I plan on moving for work. The good: Outdoor activities -Miles and miles of carriage trails for hiking, biking and  More

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