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Highland, IL vs Cedar Falls, IA

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Are people in Cedar Falls older or younger than people in Highland?
- The Median Age in Cedar Falls is 12.7 years younger than in Highland.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cedar Falls or Highland?
- Cedar Falls housing costs are 5.3% more expensive than Highland housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cedar Falls or Highland?
- The average commute for residents of Cedar Falls is 9.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Highland.

Things to do in Highland?
Highland is a village located in Madison county about 20 miles east of St Louis Missouri. The small town of less than 10 000 people offers plentiful outdoor activities as well as access to quality schools making it an attractive option for relocating families or retiring individuals who want peace and tranquility coupled with big-city amenities nearby.

Things to do in Cedar Falls?
Cedar Falls Iowa is found in Black Hawk county offering tourists leisure areas such as George Wyth State park while also having employment opportunities at University of Northern Iowa along with entertainment opportunities at University Book & Supply Inc

 Highland, ILCedar Falls, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,500329,725,481
 Median Income$69,442  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock2838.4
 Avg. Home Price$214,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.1  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Highland    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Highland is a small farming town and we are growing. We roll up the sidewalks about ten every night except our bars, McDonalds and Walmart. We have a small movie theater  More

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Over 15 years ago

Highland is honestly the second worst place i have ever live right behind Price, UT their is nothing to do and good luck finding a job. the only good thing about  More

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Reviews for Cedar Falls    7 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I lived in Cedar Falls while attending the University of Northern Iowa. It's a great college town. Main street is nice and there are plenty of restaurants to choose  More

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Over 12 years ago

We've lived in Cedar Falls since moving here from the great chicago land area in 2006. The school system in Cedar Falls and in Iowa in general if VERY strong.   More

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When I was preparing to moved to Cedar Falls, IA I was repeatedly met with the remark "IOWA!, what's there? corn?" But apart from the bitter winters, tornadoes, and  More

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