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St. Charles, IL vs Bettendorf, IA

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Are people in Bettendorf older or younger than people in St. Charles?
- The Median Age in Bettendorf is 3.3 years younger than in St. Charles.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bettendorf or St. Charles?
- Bettendorf housing costs are 29.4% less expensive than St. Charles housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bettendorf or St. Charles?
- The average commute for residents of Bettendorf is 13.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of St. Charles.

Things to do in St. Charles?
St. Charles IL is situated northwest Chicago and has plenty to offer like Fox River running through the city center offering kayaking & fishing opportunities as well as vintage districts perfect for browsing thrift stores and eating out in quaint cafes.

Things to do in Bettendorf?
Bettendorf, Iowa lies within Scott county providing its citizens access to parks including Centennial Park while also having shopping options near SouthPark Mall plus multiple restaurants including Applebees Grill & Bar.

 St. Charles, ILBettendorf, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,631329,725,481
 Median Income$106,069  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$380,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.08  Unlock26.38
Reviews for St. Charles    6 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

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Moving to Saint Charles from Kansas City was quite to sticker shock from a cost of living standpoint. I did do my homework and knew this would be the case, but it  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Charles, Illinois is a small, trendy river town. It hosts amenities that appeal to everyone. Biking, running, walking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, kayaking,  More

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Reviews for Bettendorf    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

very low crime, great schools, housing costs-a decent house for family of 5 is around  More

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We are thinking of moving to the area (Iowa). I am an NC native, although we feel the need to move out due to huge influx of newcomers in this area from the northeast  More

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Over 18 years ago

We moved to Bettendorf when our son was in elementary school based on favorable comments about the schools from several friends in similar stages in their lives. We  More

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