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Portage, WI vs Menomonee Falls, WI

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Are people in Menomonee Falls older or younger than people in Portage?
- The Median Age in Menomonee Falls is 5.2 years older than in Portage.

Are housing costs cheaper in Menomonee Falls or Portage?
- Menomonee Falls housing costs are 52.5% more expensive than Portage housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Menomonee Falls or Portage?
- The average commute for residents of Menomonee Falls is 2.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Portage.

Things to do in Portage?
Portage WI is placed inside western boundaries of Columbia County Wisconsin covering total surface 12 square miles being home to more than 5000 residents according to most recent 2010 US census report containing store fronts catering locals on daily basis while also providing basic leisure activities such as golf club or nearby lake access adding extra value during weekend trips .

Things to do in Menomonee Falls?
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin is situated in Waukesha county featuring numerous attractions such as Menomonee Park or Milwaukee Turners Gymnastics combined with stores like Bay Shore Town Centre and local food spots such as Buffalo Wild Wings.

 Portage, WIMenomonee Falls, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,219329,725,481
 Median Income$56,303  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$212,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.62  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Portage    1 Reviews

Hello, We are considering re-locating to Portage from Milwaukee. We were up there last month for the biannual church service at the German Methodist church, and LOVED  More

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Reviews for Menomonee Falls    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Great little village located just northwest of Milwaukee, WI. Real country feel, but close to all city conveniences - shopping, entertainment, and airport plus only 10  More

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Over 16 years ago

Cold Winters (too long), very cool wet Springs (too long), short mild Summers (too short), pleasant Autumn. Global warming has missed us (July 1, 2009 high temperature  More

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Over 17 years ago

The Milwaukee area has a true four season climate with each season being significant in length and very different. If there is a downfall, it is that Spring is late  More

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