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Hilo, HI vs Urbandale, IA

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Are people in Urbandale older or younger than people in Hilo?
- The Median Age in Urbandale is 1.9 years younger than in Hilo.

Are housing costs cheaper in Urbandale or Hilo?
- Urbandale housing costs are 35.8% less expensive than Hilo housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Urbandale or Hilo?
- The average commute for residents of Urbandale is 0.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Hilo.

Things to do in Hilo?
Hilo, Hawaii makes the perfect spot for anyone looking for water-related activities such as swimming at Richardson Ocean Park or exploring Lyman Museum & Mission House while also offering stunning views of Mauna Loa Volcano.

Things to do in Urbandale?
Urbandale, Iowa is situated in Polk County offering visitors numerous parks such as Walker Johnston Park combined with plenty of activities from golfing at Waveland Golf Course to shopping at Urbandale Open Air mall.

 Hilo, HIUrbandale, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,037329,725,481
 Median Income$70,356  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3838.4
 Avg. Home Price$463,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.63  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hilo    10 Reviews

If you’re looking at Hilo, then you’re likely being recruited in the medical or education fields. These are where the greatest needs of the community lie, and there are  More

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Over 4 years ago

I enjoyed living in Hawaii County for a number of years, most in Hilo. While Hilo has problems, they are few compared to mainland USA. I never experienced racism by  More

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Over 4 years ago

Too much racism from "native Hawaiians" who aren't actually natives. That keeps me from living in that paradise. I'm this is the "natives" goal.  More

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Reviews for Urbandale    1 Reviews

I have lived in Urbandale for 10 years and I love it here. Urbandale is a great suburb to the capital city Des Moines. We are on the city border to Des Moines, Waukee,  More

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