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Plymouth, MN vs Urbandale, IA

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Urbandale or Plymouth?
- Urbandale housing costs are 36.7% less expensive than Plymouth housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Urbandale or Plymouth?
- The average commute for residents of Urbandale is 5.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Plymouth.

Things to do in Plymouth?
Plymouth, Minnesota has become a popular destination among locals and visitors alike with iconic attractions like Hilde Performance Center or Bassett Creek Park and plenty of eateries along Tanger Outlets.

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.

 Plymouth, MNUrbandale, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,037329,725,481
 Median Income$119,813  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3838.4
 Avg. Home Price$470,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.54  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Plymouth    9 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

annual music and art festivals, farmers market make it a great place to live and raise  More

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Over 14 years ago

They'e not kidding - it is COLD here! Snow never seems to melt from November to  More

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Over 16 years ago

Spring and fall are the best seasons. Winters are biting cold (often below zero January-February; summers usually hot (90s) and very humid  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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