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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Kearney, NE vs Urbandale, IA

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Are people in Urbandale older or younger than people in Kearney?
- The Median Age in Urbandale is 5.9 years older than in Kearney.

Are housing costs cheaper in Urbandale or Kearney?
- Urbandale housing costs are 14.8% more expensive than Kearney housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Urbandale or Kearney?
- The average commute for residents of Urbandale is 5.7 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 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.

 Kearney, NEUrbandale, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,037329,725,481
 Median Income$62,695  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3838.4
 Avg. Home Price$259,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time12.57  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Kearney    7 Reviews
Nicole · Kearney, NE
Opportunity Kearney!!
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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Clint · Barry, IL
Kearney - Pros/Cons
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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Ross · Kearney, NE
The economy is booming
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 Urbandale    1 Reviews
Michelle · Urbandale, IA
Urbandale is a great place to live!
Over 4 years ago

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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