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Somerset, NJ vs Cedar Falls, IA

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Are people in Cedar Falls older or younger than people in Somerset?
- The Median Age in Cedar Falls is 12.2 years younger than in Somerset.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cedar Falls or Somerset?
- Cedar Falls housing costs are 47.7% less expensive than Somerset housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cedar Falls or Somerset?
- The average commute for residents of Cedar Falls is 19.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Somerset.

Things to do in Somerset?
Somerset Borough in New Jersey provides its residents with quaint suburban living while also being close enough to enjoy all that nearby New Brunswick has to offer in terms of restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues.

Things to do in Cedar Falls?
Cedar Falls Iowa is found in Black Hawk county offering tourists leisure areas such as George Wyth State park while also having employment opportunities at University of Northern Iowa along with entertainment opportunities at University Book & Supply Inc

 Somerset, NJCedar Falls, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,500329,725,481
 Median Income$101,627  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock2838.4
 Avg. Home Price$432,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.02  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Somerset    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I am moving to Somerset. I have heard that Cost of living to too high in somerset. I am getting a pay Of $72,800.00 per year. Can I survive with this pay. I am moving  More

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Over 13 years ago

best plce for 55+  More

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Over 18 years ago

Very nice place to live. Very  More

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Reviews for Cedar Falls    7 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I lived in Cedar Falls while attending the University of Northern Iowa. It's a great college town. Main street is nice and there are plenty of restaurants to choose  More

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Over 12 years ago

We've lived in Cedar Falls since moving here from the great chicago land area in 2006. The school system in Cedar Falls and in Iowa in general if VERY strong.   More

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When I was preparing to moved to Cedar Falls, IA I was repeatedly met with the remark "IOWA!, what's there? corn?" But apart from the bitter winters, tornadoes, and  More

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