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Pella, IA vs Laconia, NH

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Are people in Laconia older or younger than people in Pella?
- The Median Age in Laconia is 6.6 years older than in Pella.

Are housing costs cheaper in Laconia or Pella?
- Laconia housing costs are 27.5% more expensive than Pella housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Laconia or Pella?
- The average commute for residents of Laconia is 11.9 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 Laconia?
This charming town located in Belknap County in central New Hampshire has something for everyone from the large selection of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues in its downtown area to an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails and lakefront beaches at Lake Winnipesaukee.

 Pella, IALaconia, NHUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,786329,725,481
 Median Income$80,270  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$275,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%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 Laconia    2 Reviews

I lived in Laconia NH for 24 years, born and raised. I left in 2016 because even pre pandemic the area was becoming weak from the drug epidemic, and, starting to re  More

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Friendly neighbors, plenty of restaurants, lakes, skiing, biking, hiking, canoeing and a dog park! The hospital is around the corner and there’s always a beautiful  More

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