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Fond du Lac, WI vs State College, PA

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Are people in State College older or younger than people in Fond du Lac?
- The Median Age in State College is 15.7 years younger than in Fond du Lac.

Are housing costs cheaper in State College or Fond du Lac?
- State College housing costs are 101.8% more expensive than Fond du Lac housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, State College or Fond du Lac?
- The average commute for residents of State College is 1.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fond du Lac.

Things to do in Fond du Lac?
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is situated in Fond Du Lac County featuring numerous parks combining with employment opportunities at Holiday Inn Express Fond Du Lac.

Things to do in State College?
State College, Pennsylvania sits within Centre county featuring numerous parks combined with stores like Nittany Mall while also having local restaurants like Big Bowl Noodle House.

 Fond du Lac, WIState College, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,352329,725,481
 Median Income$56,561  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$176,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.05  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fond Du Lac    4 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

i was canoeing and i think my child fell into the lake but im not really sure, big splash, coulda been a rock. shops are very  More

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if you are poor white trash or from the inner city with a family member incarcerated, then fond du lac is for you. There is no culture here but drinking yourself stupid  More

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Fond du Lac County is an excellent place to live and raise a family especially if you are looking for a smaller unsophisicated city and great county to live in. If  More

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Reviews for State College    27 Reviews

I relocated to State College about 30 years ago. We hadn’t planned to stay this long, but life here is “easy”. Outdoor activities are ample. There are many beautiful  More

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State College is a small "safe" town, you will always see friends, coworkers, physicians, mechanics, supervisors...at the doctor's office, in the store, near your home,  More

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Over 16 years ago

I lived in State College, PA all my life untill 2006 when we finally moved south where it was warmer. State College itself is a fun place to be when it comes to football  More

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