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New Paltz, NY vs Cedar Falls, IA

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Are people in Cedar Falls older or younger than people in New Paltz?
- The Median Age in Cedar Falls is 1.8 years older than in New Paltz.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cedar Falls or New Paltz?
- Cedar Falls housing costs are 56.6% less expensive than New Paltz housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cedar Falls or New Paltz?
- The average commute for residents of Cedar Falls is 15.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of New Paltz.

Things to do in New Paltz?
New Paltz, NY is a vibrant village located in the Hudson Valley with historic sites such as Huguenot Street Historic District or Minnewaska State Park Preserve filled with trails and lakes. The downtown district provides plenty of entertainment options including bars, restaurants and cafes while the area surrounding New Paltz also offers some unique shopping venues like Mohonk Antique Marketplace.

Things to do in Cedar Falls?
Cedar Falls Iowa is found in Black Hawk county offering tourists leisure areas such as George Wyth State park while also having employment opportunities at University of Northern Iowa along with entertainment opportunities at University Book & Supply Inc

 New Paltz, NYCedar Falls, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,500329,725,481
 Median Income$79,615  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock2838.4
 Avg. Home Price$521,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.47  Unlock26.38
Reviews for New Paltz    1 Reviews

I have lived in New Paltz my entire life, but I plan on moving for work. The good: Outdoor activities -Miles and miles of carriage trails for hiking, biking and  More

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Reviews for Cedar Falls    7 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I lived in Cedar Falls while attending the University of Northern Iowa. It's a great college town. Main street is nice and there are plenty of restaurants to choose  More

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Over 12 years ago

We've lived in Cedar Falls since moving here from the great chicago land area in 2006. The school system in Cedar Falls and in Iowa in general if VERY strong.   More

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When I was preparing to moved to Cedar Falls, IA I was repeatedly met with the remark "IOWA!, what's there? corn?" But apart from the bitter winters, tornadoes, and  More

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