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Lake Mills, WI vs Bettendorf, IA

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Are people in Bettendorf older or younger than people in Lake Mills?
- The Median Age in Bettendorf is 1.4 years older than in Lake Mills.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bettendorf or Lake Mills?
- Bettendorf housing costs are 19.4% less expensive than Lake Mills housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bettendorf or Lake Mills?
- The average commute for residents of Bettendorf is 6.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lake Mills.

Things to do in Lake Mills?
Living in Lake Mills, WI is a great experience. It is a small, rural community located just north of Madison, and has a population of approximately 4,000 people. The city has a strong sense of community and offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation. It is close to several bodies of water including Lake Koshkonong, Rock Lake and the Yahara River. There are also plenty of restaurants, parks and trails to explore. With its quiet atmosphere and friendly neighbors, Lake Mills is an ideal place to call home.

Things to do in Bettendorf?
Bettendorf, Iowa lies within Scott county providing its citizens access to parks including Centennial Park while also having shopping options near SouthPark Mall plus multiple restaurants including Applebees Grill & Bar.

 Lake Mills, WIBettendorf, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,631329,725,481
 Median Income$72,770  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$333,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.19  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lake Mills    2 Reviews

Winter goes a good five or six months ... as I get older it seems to get tougher to take.... The spring, summer and fall here is quite nice and the city of Lake Mills  More

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Over 16 years ago

Nice place to live if you dont mind paying the highest taxes in the usa.has good schools for kids if you have some. But that is all payed for in protery taxes. I like  More

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Reviews for Bettendorf    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

very low crime, great schools, housing costs-a decent house for family of 5 is around  More

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We are thinking of moving to the area (Iowa). I am an NC native, although we feel the need to move out due to huge influx of newcomers in this area from the northeast  More

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Over 18 years ago

We moved to Bettendorf when our son was in elementary school based on favorable comments about the schools from several friends in similar stages in their lives. We  More

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