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Monroe, WI vs Fond du Lac, WI

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Are people in Fond du Lac older or younger than people in Monroe?
- The Median Age in Fond du Lac is 4.9 years younger than in Monroe.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fond du Lac or Monroe?
- Fond du Lac housing costs are 22.0% less expensive than Monroe housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fond du Lac or Monroe?
- The average commute for residents of Fond du Lac is 2.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Monroe.

Things to do in Monroe?
Monroe, WI is located in Green County boasting a population close to 10,000 people. Here visitors can experience unique attractions such as the Sugar River Trails offering insight into the area's history perfect for an afternoon outing or take part in outdoor activities like fishing & canoeing ideal for nature lovers!

Things to do in Fond du Lac?
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is situated in Fond Du Lac County featuring numerous parks combining with employment opportunities at Holiday Inn Express Fond Du Lac.

 Monroe, WIFond du Lac, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,412329,725,481
 Median Income$57,634  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$226,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.44  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Monroe    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Monroe is not a bad place to live but trying to find a good paying job can be real  More

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The Monroe, WI area is a wonderful place to live. We are centrally located, with access to Madison (less than an hour north), Milwauke (about 2 hours northeast),  More

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I have lived in Monroe my whole life and there are NO Decent jobs here. I am one of the few lucky ones that have one of them. There are really no jobs in Monroe at  More

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Reviews for Fond Du Lac    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

i was canoeing and i think my child fell into the lake but im not really sure, big splash, coulda been a rock. shops are very  More

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if you are poor white trash or from the inner city with a family member incarcerated, then fond du lac is for you. There is no culture here but drinking yourself stupid  More

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Fond du Lac County is an excellent place to live and raise a family especially if you are looking for a smaller unsophisicated city and great county to live in. If  More

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