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Gillette, WY vs Ottawa, IL

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Are people in Ottawa older or younger than people in Gillette?
- The Median Age in Ottawa is 7.4 years older than in Gillette.

Are housing costs cheaper in Ottawa or Gillette?
- Ottawa housing costs are 49.1% less expensive than Gillette housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Ottawa or Gillette?
- The average commute for residents of Ottawa is 1.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Gillette.

Things to do in Gillette?
Gillette WY sits east Sheridan boasting numerous opportunities for outdoor adventure such as ATV tours across open fields or fly fishing trips down North Platte River while still having plenty of shopping options available downtown!

Things to do in Ottawa?
Ottawa, IL is an inviting town northwest of Chicago full of amazing places to explore like La Salle Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area displaying its distinctive landscape or Canal Corridor Association hosting outdoor activities; their annual event Ottawa Two Rivers Wine Festival brings people together with food and games every April.

 Gillette, WYOttawa, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,719329,725,481
 Median Income$83,193  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$296,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.6  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Gillette    6 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Not sure why the people relying to the negative comments with positive comments don't make their own reviews. Gillette has the same problems that similarly-sized towns  More

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Over 4 years ago

You have to be a complete jerk to live here. These people are total losers. never been In a town where it's ok to steal and lie. the city tries to steal. Had a way too  More

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I've lived here several times - adding up to around 37 of my 45 years - and I can't wait to leave. As soon as my youngest graduates from high school I am out of here.  More

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Reviews for Ottawa    6 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Have all of the radiation sites been cleaned up? If not, did the tornado stir up and blast some radiation from these sites to other  More

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Over 11 years ago

Good location with low cost of living and close enough to Chicago and suburbs to take advantage of their  More

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Over 15 years ago

Although Ottawa is a very nice place to live, living here is becoming rediculous...as taxes go. I bought a house less then four years ago and my taxed went from  More

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