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Johnston, IA vs Sun Prairie, WI

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Are people in Sun Prairie older or younger than people in Johnston?
- The Median Age in Sun Prairie is 0.1 years younger than in Johnston.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sun Prairie or Johnston?
- Sun Prairie housing costs are 3.4% more expensive than Johnston housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sun Prairie or Johnston?
- The average commute for residents of Sun Prairie is 0.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Johnston.

Things to do in Johnston?
Johnston is located in Polk County, Iowa, and is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines metropolitan area. With a population of 20,619, it is the third largest city in Iowa's Polk County. Johnston features many recreational amenities like parks and trails as well as numerous educational facilities such as the Johnston Public Library and Johnston High School.

Things to do in Sun Prairie?
Sun Prairie, WI sits just outside Madison in Dane County offering residents plenty of outdoor recreational activities such as fishing and camping while also providing great dining and shopping options.

 Johnston, IASun Prairie, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,528329,725,481
 Median Income$93,363  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$347,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.35  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Johnston    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Strong National Guard presence and very family-friendly. The library is the best one that I've ever visited. We moved here for the Army two years ago and will be leaving  More

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Over 16 years ago

Everyone here is rich. Really, really,  More

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Reviews for Sun Prairie    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I love it here, the weather is absolutely fantastic if you like freezing your toes off.  More

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Typically cold winters, lots of snow. Summers are typically pleasant, but can be high humidity. Poor Air Quality year round. Mild spring and fall Summer can have  More

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Over 14 years ago

Crime is very low, I seldom feel like I have to lock my car or even my house. The schools here are pretty good, and have no tolerance for bullies (so if you have any,  More

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