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Sun Prairie, WI vs Hickory, NC

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Are people in Hickory older or younger than people in Sun Prairie?
- The Median Age in Hickory is 0.7 years older than in Sun Prairie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hickory or Sun Prairie?
- Hickory housing costs are 28.9% less expensive than Sun Prairie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hickory or Sun Prairie?
- The average commute for residents of Hickory is 0.8 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 Hickory?
Hickory, North Carolina is located in Catawba county providing its citizens great recreational activities like Lake Hickory along with stores like Valley Hills Mall as well as dining spots near Concord Coffee Roasters.

 Sun Prairie, WIHickory, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,831329,725,481
 Median Income$83,409  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$359,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%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 Hickory    8 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from  More

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Over 3 years ago

Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path.  More

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Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same  More

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