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Elkhorn, WI vs Wausau, WI

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Are people in Wausau older or younger than people in Elkhorn?
- The Median Age in Wausau is 0.1 years younger than in Elkhorn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wausau or Elkhorn?
- Wausau housing costs are 36.9% less expensive than Elkhorn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wausau or Elkhorn?
- The average commute for residents of Wausau is 4.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Elkhorn.

Things to do in Elkhorn?
Elkhorn, WI lays claim as one of Wisconsin's oldest cities dating back over 150 years ago when it began serving travelers passing through this rural agricultural region known then only by name “Kettle Moraine” after large kettle-shaped depressions left behind by receding ice age glaciers that melted away thousands years prior . Nowadays Elkhorn houses lots of antiques stores antique car show put on annually & summer festival celebrating Elkhorn’s history don't miss out if you ever visit here!

Things to do in Wausau?
Wausau, Wisconsin lies within Marathon County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum to Rib Mountain State Park combined with stores like Wausau Center and local food spots like Buffalo Wild Wings.

 Elkhorn, WIWausau, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,745329,725,481
 Median Income$68,339  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$277,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.87  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Elkhorn    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Ymuuuu  More

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Over 4 years ago

Lived here my entire life and I like  More

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Over 4 years ago

so epic and very  More

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Reviews for Wausau    6 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I visited Wausau during the summer and it was a very nice change from Phoenix. The people were friendly & helpful. It was a little humid than what I’m used to but  More

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Beautiful area geographically but beneath that beauty are some of the most overly conservative, unfriendly, judgemental people anywhere. Very hard to make friends here  More

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I LIVED IN WAUSAU WI OVER 23 YEARS AGO. I RELOCATED TO WYOMING IN 1990 FOR GOVERMENT POSITION. NOW RETIRED FROM FEDERAL SERVICE, I WILL BE MOVING BACK TO THE UPPER  More

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