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Pella, IA vs Buffalo, MN

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Are people in Buffalo older or younger than people in Pella?
- The Median Age in Buffalo is 1.8 years older than in Pella.

Are housing costs cheaper in Buffalo or Pella?
- Buffalo housing costs are 23.3% more expensive than Pella housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Buffalo or Pella?
- The average commute for residents of Buffalo is 18.0 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 Buffalo?
Situated within the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area lies Buffalo -- a small city offering access to big city amenities along with beautiful scenery featuring country parks, ample green space and plenty of bike trails around one of Minnesota’s larger lakes.

 Pella, IABuffalo, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,121329,725,481
 Median Income$80,270  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$275,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%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 Buffalo    1 Reviews

I pay only $525 + elec. for a 1 BR downtown, above one of the downtown stores. Old and certainly not fancy, but convenient and somewhat charming. Most of the places  More

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