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Kearney, NE vs Buffalo, MN

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Are people in Buffalo older or younger than people in Kearney?
- The Median Age in Buffalo is 6.2 years older than in Kearney.

Are housing costs cheaper in Buffalo or Kearney?
- Buffalo housing costs are 30.9% more expensive than Kearney housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Buffalo or Kearney?
- The average commute for residents of Buffalo is 16.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Kearney.

Things to do in Kearney?
Kearney NE is situated between Lincoln and Omaha, providing a variety of recreational activities from golfing to hiking plus numerous historical sites.

Things to do in Buffalo?
Situated within the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area lies Buffalo -- a small city offering access to big city amenities along with beautiful scenery featuring country parks, ample green space and plenty of bike trails around one of Minnesota’s larger lakes.

 Kearney, NEBuffalo, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,121329,725,481
 Median Income$62,695  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$259,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time12.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kearney    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  More

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Reviews for Buffalo    1 Reviews

I pay only $525 + elec. for a 1 BR downtown, above one of the downtown stores. Old and certainly not fancy, but convenient and somewhat charming. Most of the places  More

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