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Silver Spring, MD vs Waukee, IA

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Are people in Waukee older or younger than people in Silver Spring?
- The Median Age in Waukee is 0.4 years younger than in Silver Spring.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waukee or Silver Spring?
- Waukee housing costs are 38.3% less expensive than Silver Spring housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waukee or Silver Spring?
- The average commute for residents of Waukee is 14.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Silver Spring.

Things to do in Silver Spring?
Silver Spring, Maryland lies in Montgomery County and provides locals and visitors alike with a host of attractions such as the AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center or Discovery Communications Headquarters.

Things to do in Waukee?
Waukee, IA sits on either side of Interstate 80/35 just northwest of Des Moines in Dallas county. The city has seen rapid growth due to its great quality of life and many popular attractions including the Waukee Ice Cream Shop and The Waukee Public Library.

 Silver Spring, MDWaukee, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,441329,725,481
 Median Income$91,970  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$542,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.9  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Silver Spring    18 Reviews

Growing up in Silver Spring, my family and I have been residents for the better part of 25 years. Although some of the development has been great (Discovery Channel, new  More

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What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding  More

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What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding  More

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Reviews for Waukee    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

moved here from nj the pace is so different here- lots to do- hills and bike paths, restaurants galore, theaters,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this! Low crime, high education standards, clean/attractive, family-oriented community with generally conservative values. Easy  More

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