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Cedar Falls, IA vs Peoria, IL

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Are people in Peoria older or younger than people in Cedar Falls?
- The Median Age in Peoria is 7.6 years older than in Cedar Falls.

Are housing costs cheaper in Peoria or Cedar Falls?
- Peoria housing costs are 42.3% less expensive than Cedar Falls housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Peoria or Cedar Falls?
- The average commute for residents of Peoria is 3.8 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 Peoria?
Peoria, Illinois is a vibrant city located along the Illinois River. It's a hub of culture, art and history, with attractions such as the Peoria Civic Center and the Museum of Contemporary Art. From great shopping to excellent dining options; this city has something for everyone! Peoria is also home to numerous parks, trails and other outdoor activities perfect for nature lovers. With its welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community, Peoria is an idyllic place to live or visit – come explore all that it has to offer!

 Cedar Falls, IAPeoria, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock113,672329,725,481
 Median Income$66,838  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$226,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.0%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 Peoria    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

In my opinion Peoria is a great city and for it’s size it has a lot of amenities a big city would have such as a ballpark, civic center, many educational options, great  More

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Crime is rampant and you can't even visit parks anymore without fear of some gang drive-by.  More

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I lived in Peoria for nearly three years for work and I miss it terribly. The Peoria metropolitan area is by far one of the most underrated in the country. I think what  More

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