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Pella, IA vs Bettendorf, IA

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Bettendorf or Pella?
- Bettendorf housing costs are 2.4% less expensive than Pella housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bettendorf or Pella?
- The average commute for residents of Bettendorf is 7.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Pella.

Things to do in Pella?
Pella is a city located in Marion County, Iowa and home to just over 11,000 people. It was founded by Dutch immigrants in 1847 and has become known as the “Windmill City” due to its connection to the wind energy industry, with one of the first modern-style wind turbines being installed here in 1978. Pella is also home to Central College which was founded in 1853. The city features a historic downtown district and a number of cultural attractions such as Vermeer Windmill, Tulip Time Festival, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Scholte House Museum.

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.

 Pella, IABettendorf, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,631329,725,481
 Median Income$80,270  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$275,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time10.75  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pella    1 Reviews

Smal conservative town. Strong Dutch heritage. Very clean nice community. Great for families and retirees from the midwest. Terrible weather, and limited  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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