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Greendale, WI vs West Bend, WI

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Are people in West Bend older or younger than people in Greendale?
- The Median Age in West Bend is 1.1 years younger than in Greendale.

Are housing costs cheaper in West Bend or Greendale?
- West Bend housing costs are 10.1% less expensive than Greendale housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, West Bend or Greendale?
- The average commute for residents of West Bend is 0.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Greendale.

Things to do in Greendale?
Greendale, WI is a village situated near Milwaukee that was created in 1938 as part of President Franklin D Roosevelt’s New Deal program known as the Greenbelt Project. The village has since grown into a residential alternative to Milwaukee featuring an array of shops, eateries and cultural attractions such as outdoor concerts on Village Green Park or Greendale Cinema & Stage which features weekly plays across different genres as well as classic films each weekend.

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!

 Greendale, WIWest Bend, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,639329,725,481
 Median Income$78,310  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$291,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Greendale    2 Reviews

Greendale is my hometown. It was designed by Eleanor Roosevelt as one of the three guardian communities during the Great Depression. The Village is located in a  More

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I grew up in Greendale, but now I plan on moving south (can not stand the cold and taxes anymore). Greendale Pros: Small village atmosphere, quiet, no crime (except a  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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