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Jefferson City, MO vs Bettendorf, IA

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Are people in Bettendorf older or younger than people in Jefferson City?
- The Median Age in Bettendorf is 1.1 years older than in Jefferson City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bettendorf or Jefferson City?
- Bettendorf housing costs are 25.8% more expensive than Jefferson City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bettendorf or Jefferson City?
- The average commute for residents of Bettendorf is 2.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Jefferson City.

Things to do in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City, Missouri is located in Cole county providing citizens outdoor activities around Runge Conservation Nature Center and stores like Teller’s Gallery & Framing Shop.

Things to do in Bettendorf?
Bettendorf, Iowa lies within Scott county providing its citizens access to parks including Centennial Park while also having shopping options near SouthPark Mall plus multiple restaurants including Applebees Grill & Bar.

 Jefferson City, MOBettendorf, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,631329,725,481
 Median Income$56,781  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$213,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.68  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Jefferson City    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Oh Jeff City is nice to look at, but absolutely nothing to do unless you're a drunk. Nightlife consists of a few dive bars and Walmart. If you want culture, see a real  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for 28 years and its the dullest place to live. Nothing exciting happens and there is nothing to do.. The only activities are Go to a movie, a bar, or  More

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Jefferson City is a nice community. Although crime is everywhere, it has picked up bc of some drugs that have moved in the area. Our police have been working diligently  More

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Reviews for Bettendorf    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

very low crime, great schools, housing costs-a decent house for family of 5 is around  More

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We are thinking of moving to the area (Iowa). I am an NC native, although we feel the need to move out due to huge influx of newcomers in this area from the northeast  More

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Over 18 years ago

We moved to Bettendorf when our son was in elementary school based on favorable comments about the schools from several friends in similar stages in their lives. We  More

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