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Sun Prairie, WI vs Beaver Dam, WI

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Are people in Beaver Dam older or younger than people in Sun Prairie?
- The Median Age in Beaver Dam is 2.5 years older than in Sun Prairie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Beaver Dam or Sun Prairie?
- Beaver Dam housing costs are 38.8% less expensive than Sun Prairie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Beaver Dam or Sun Prairie?
- The average commute for residents of Beaver Dam is 2.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Sun Prairie.

Things to do in Sun Prairie?
Sun Prairie, WI sits just outside Madison in Dane County offering residents plenty of outdoor recreational activities such as fishing and camping while also providing great dining and shopping options.

Things to do in Beaver Dam?
Beaver Dam is a small city located northwest from Milwaukee renowned for its numerous parks with trails suited for hiking or biking allowing visitors to explore Wisconsin's natural wonderland plus easy access to nearby attractions like Big Muskego Lake offering leisurely boat rides around some of the state's most tranquil waters.

 Sun Prairie, WIBeaver Dam, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,594329,725,481
 Median Income$83,409  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$359,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.55  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sun Prairie    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I love it here, the weather is absolutely fantastic if you like freezing your toes off.  More

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Typically cold winters, lots of snow. Summers are typically pleasant, but can be high humidity. Poor Air Quality year round. Mild spring and fall Summer can have  More

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Over 14 years ago

Crime is very low, I seldom feel like I have to lock my car or even my house. The schools here are pretty good, and have no tolerance for bullies (so if you have any,  More

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Reviews for Beaver Dam    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I have lived in or around Beaver Dam all my life. It is a wonderful community with a good school system. There is little crime and you can feel safe letting your  More

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