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Kirkland, WA vs Sun Prairie, WI

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Are people in Sun Prairie older or younger than people in Kirkland?
- The Median Age in Sun Prairie is 0.2 years younger than in Kirkland.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sun Prairie or Kirkland?
- Sun Prairie housing costs are 66.0% less expensive than Kirkland housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sun Prairie or Kirkland?
- The average commute for residents of Sun Prairie is 7.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Kirkland.

Things to do in Kirkland?
Kirkland, Washington provides breathtaking views of Lake Washington and within city limits there are three additional lakes - Juanita Bay Park and Mercer Slough Nature Park offer unique wildlife habitats as well as plenty of recreational opportunities for exploring.

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.

 Kirkland, WASun Prairie, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,528329,725,481
 Median Income$121,998  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,055,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.54  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kirkland    14 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

12 years in Kirkland. It sure changed but love it. Great waterfront, restaurants, art galleries, public transportation, parks, and schools. And only 20 minutes from  More

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Beautiful water and mountain views, enticing wailing culture, bars, restaurants and upscale shopping. Lived here for 7 years now and lookig to move to someplace sunnier  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are not living in our home in Kirkland at the moment (retired now and moving about) and we miss it. Our home is in a lovely small cul de sac and backs on to a  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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