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Monroe, WI vs Sun Prairie, WI

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Are people in Sun Prairie older or younger than people in Monroe?
- The Median Age in Sun Prairie is 4.5 years younger than in Monroe.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sun Prairie or Monroe?
- Sun Prairie housing costs are 59.0% more expensive than Monroe housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sun Prairie or Monroe?
- The average commute for residents of Sun Prairie is 5.1 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 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.

 Monroe, WISun Prairie, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,528329,725,481
 Median Income$57,634  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$226,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%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 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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