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Lake in the Hills, IL vs Urbandale, IA

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Are people in Urbandale older or younger than people in Lake in the Hills?
- The Median Age in Urbandale is 2.1 years older than in Lake in the Hills.

Are housing costs cheaper in Urbandale or Lake in the Hills?
- Urbandale housing costs are 3.0% less expensive than Lake in the Hills housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Urbandale or Lake in the Hills?
- The average commute for residents of Urbandale is 17.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lake in the Hills.

Things to do in Lake in the Hills?
Located near Algonquin is a charming mid-sized village situated right off Randall Road making it an ideal spot for commuters looking for quick access into downtown Chicago! As well as having outstanding residents & businesses throughout town there are ample recreational opportunities like treehouses tucked away in Glacial Creek Conservation Areas rolling hills or boating & skiing at Lake In The Hills lake perfect for any outdoor enthusiast!

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.

 Lake in the Hills, ILUrbandale, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,037329,725,481
 Median Income$102,106  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3838.4
 Avg. Home Price$306,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time35.53  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lake In The Hills    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Lake in the hills is a GREAT town to live in. Atleast it was many years ago when I moved here. It was a small quiet town and nothing ever went wrong here. But now that  More

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Reviews for Urbandale    1 Reviews

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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