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Columbus, IN vs Cedar Falls, IA

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- The median age of a home in Columbus is 7.1% younger than the median age of a home in Cedar Falls.
 Columbus, INCedar Falls, IAUnited States
 Median Home Age42  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$226,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock34.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.74.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$16.2$11.0
 Homes Owned57.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented35.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Columbus, INCedar Falls, IAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,390$1,840
 Studio Apartment$930  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$840$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,070  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,410$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,560  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Columbus, INCedar Falls, IAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Columbus, INCedar Falls, IAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.9%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99921.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock22.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99922.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock16.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9995.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Columbus, INCedar Falls, IAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock11.4%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock13.3%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196915.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock13.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock13.0%12.2%
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Reviews for Columbus    16 Reviews
John · Columbus, IN
A unique place to live
Over 3 years ago

I grew up in Columbus Indiana and returned 38 years later after retiring. Columbus has always been a unique place to live and well above average for Indiana. However,  More

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Angela · Columbus, IN
Great town for young professionals
Over 12 years ago

Columbus is a beautiful town for young families or up and coming professionals. It has great restaurants, parks, architecture, and diverse recreation.   More

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Becker · Columbus, IN
Great place to raise a family
Over 13 years ago

Columbus is a friendly town that is welcoming to people from all backgrounds. It provides lots of amenities for young families with very close proximity to big cities  More

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Reviews for Cedar Falls    7 Reviews
Amy · Highlands Ranch, CO
A Great College Town
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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Joseph  · Cedar Falls, IA
Great Schools
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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Paul · Cedar Falls, IA
a surprisingly progressive mid-west
Over 16 years ago

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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