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Post Falls, ID vs Ottawa, IL

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Are people in Ottawa older or younger than people in Post Falls?
- The Median Age in Ottawa is 5.6 years older than in Post Falls.

Are housing costs cheaper in Ottawa or Post Falls?
- Ottawa housing costs are 67.0% less expensive than Post Falls housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Ottawa or Post Falls?
- The average commute for residents of Ottawa is 0.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Post Falls.

Things to do in Post Falls?
Post Falls, ID is situated along the Spokane River providing residents with stunning views of Northern Idaho’s majestic mountain peaks. A charming city that has seen major growth over recent years, it is known for its wide range of outdoor activities such as skiing, hunting and fishing.

Things to do in Ottawa?
Ottawa, IL is an inviting town northwest of Chicago full of amazing places to explore like La Salle Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area displaying its distinctive landscape or Canal Corridor Association hosting outdoor activities; their annual event Ottawa Two Rivers Wine Festival brings people together with food and games every April.

 Post Falls, IDOttawa, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,719329,725,481
 Median Income$65,592  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$457,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.91  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Post Falls    6 Reviews

In moving here I knew about the snow. Not a matter of if but how much. What I didn't know was how windy it gets and how often. I also didn't know about the dust. It's  More

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Over 6 years ago

Moved here from Seattle in 2018. Even though the population is under 40,000 it doesn't feel like small town Mayberry. The biggest mistake I see happening is the building  More

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Post Falls had great potential; too bad the city planning committee blew it! It's such a disorganized bunch of housing communities built just what looks like where ever  More

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Reviews for Ottawa    6 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Have all of the radiation sites been cleaned up? If not, did the tornado stir up and blast some radiation from these sites to other  More

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Over 11 years ago

Good location with low cost of living and close enough to Chicago and suburbs to take advantage of their  More

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Over 15 years ago

Although Ottawa is a very nice place to live, living here is becoming rediculous...as taxes go. I bought a house less then four years ago and my taxed went from  More

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