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Norwalk, CT vs Urbandale, IA

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Are people in Urbandale older or younger than people in Norwalk?
- The Median Age in Urbandale is 2.4 years younger than in Norwalk.

Are housing costs cheaper in Urbandale or Norwalk?
- Urbandale housing costs are 43.6% less expensive than Norwalk housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Urbandale or Norwalk?
- The average commute for residents of Urbandale is 8.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Norwalk.

Things to do in Norwalk?
Norwalk, Connecticut is renowned for its maritime industry but there’s so much more to explore here - take a ferry ride around Long Island Sound or enjoy walks in Calf Pasture Beach Park.

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.

 Norwalk, CTUrbandale, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,037329,725,481
 Median Income$91,434  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3838.4
 Avg. Home Price$527,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.83  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Norwalk    8 Reviews

There's nothing fun to do  More

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Over 15 years ago

Very diverse. Good food,entertainment and social activities. High housing costs and property  More

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Over 16 years ago

Lots to do, but everything is expensive. Taxes are high (i.e.property, which includes each vehicle that you own)and services are just okay, not  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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