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Sun Prairie, WI vs Manitowoc, WI

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Are people in Manitowoc older or younger than people in Sun Prairie?
- The Median Age in Manitowoc is 5.8 years older than in Sun Prairie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Manitowoc or Sun Prairie?
- Manitowoc housing costs are 50.4% less expensive than Sun Prairie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Manitowoc or Sun Prairie?
- The average commute for residents of Manitowoc is 5.1 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 Manitowoc?
Manitowoc WI lies at the base of Lake Michigan full of trails accessible by bike or horseback perfect for admiring nature’s beauty plus tons of recreational activities such as zip-lining available at nearby Silver Lake Park!

 Sun Prairie, WIManitowoc, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,267329,725,481
 Median Income$83,409  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$359,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%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 Manitowoc    12 Reviews

Manitowoc is a great place. The city has done a remarkable job in the last few years attracting new higher-end, fun businesses: the Wharf, Waterfront Wine Bar, Manitowoc  More

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My family and I come to Manitowoc frequently. We have invested in properties here because we love this quiet, quaint town. The farmers market is so cute. I love being  More

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Over 5 years ago

My family and I come to Manitowoc frequently. We have invested in properties here because we love this quiet, quaint town. The farmers market is so cute. I love being  More

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