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Ephrata, PA vs Waukee, IA

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Are people in Waukee older or younger than people in Ephrata?
- The Median Age in Waukee is 1.5 years younger than in Ephrata.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waukee or Ephrata?
- Waukee housing costs are 72.5% more expensive than Ephrata housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waukee or Ephrata?
- The average commute for residents of Waukee is 3.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Ephrata.

Things to do in Ephrata?
Ephrata borough, PA is an inviting suburb east of Lancaster region boasting plenty of places to explore like Ephrata Cloister Museum with many historic artifacts or Ephrata Community Pool ideal for swimmers; they organize remarkable events such as Railroad Days each year to bring locals closer.

Things to do in Waukee?
Waukee, IA sits on either side of Interstate 80/35 just northwest of Des Moines in Dallas county. The city has seen rapid growth due to its great quality of life and many popular attractions including the Waukee Ice Cream Shop and The Waukee Public Library.

 Ephrata, PAWaukee, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,441329,725,481
 Median Income$56,280  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$194,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.85  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Ephrata    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

hi. i live in Ephrata, Pa. Looking forward to learning where some of the best places are to live with year round temps above 50. i love the beach, pools, bicycling, etc.  More

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Over 19 years ago

Just heard the other day that there are basically two kinds of homes being built in this area. The first kind is like the home we own (duplex in a developement) and  More

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Over 19 years ago

We just heard from good friend last week that this area is really growing. The housing developements and the homes being built are catering to two categories: new duplex  More

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Reviews for Waukee    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

moved here from nj the pace is so different here- lots to do- hills and bike paths, restaurants galore, theaters,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this! Low crime, high education standards, clean/attractive, family-oriented community with generally conservative values. Easy  More

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