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Franklin, WI vs West Bend, WI

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Are people in West Bend older or younger than people in Franklin?
- The Median Age in West Bend is 3.7 years younger than in Franklin.

Are housing costs cheaper in West Bend or Franklin?
- West Bend housing costs are 24.7% less expensive than Franklin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, West Bend or Franklin?
- The average commute for residents of West Bend is 2.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Franklin.

Things to do in Franklin?
Franklin, Wisconsin is located in Milwaukee County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Whitnall Park plus stores like Southridge Mall and dining spots near O'Donoghue's Irish Pub & Restaurant.

Things to do in West Bend?
West Bend WI can be found northwest Milwaukee widely known primarily due its outdoor spots perfect for hiking, biking or simply enjoying some peace & tranquility whilst having access to modern amenities such as fitness centers and stores!

 Franklin, WIWest Bend, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,639329,725,481
 Median Income$89,927  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.91  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Franklin    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

The taxes are on the high end around here. Living is alright, but Franklin is especially expensive because it's "considered" the rich part of the area. Which is a joke  More

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Over 18 years ago

this winter was very cold had wind-chills aroun  More

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Franklin is a pretty decent place to live but we are continually surprised at the increasing taxes and bureaucracy of the city government. Although we pay some of the  More

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Reviews for West Bend    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

terrible place, so inconvenient, terrible two taxi services. West bend just caters to the rich. If you don't have a car,you won't be able to survive there. City workers  More

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West Bend is a great small town that is growing fairly rapidly. If you are looking for a wonderful place to raise a family this is it! West Bend is pretty, has nice  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've lived in west bend for the past 8 years and i must say, it's a joke. It's nice if your retired and looking for cheap living, other then that i would not raise a  More

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