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Sun Prairie, WI vs Onalaska, WI

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Are people in Onalaska older or younger than people in Sun Prairie?
- The Median Age in Onalaska is 2.0 years older than in Sun Prairie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Onalaska or Sun Prairie?
- Onalaska housing costs are 22.5% less expensive than Sun Prairie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Onalaska or Sun Prairie?
- The average commute for residents of Onalaska is 3.3 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 Onalaska?
Onalaska, WI is a pleasant city northwest of La Crosse featuring several spectacular spots such as the La Crosse River Trail perfect for exploring or Esofea Park ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Riverfest celebrating local culture with music and art.

 Sun Prairie, WIOnalaska, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,760329,725,481
 Median Income$83,409  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$359,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%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 Onalaska    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Onalaska is a great place to live! Every aspect is perfect  More

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Over 16 years ago

I was in nearby lacrosse working for a couple months, and there was nothing to do but drink and fish. And cold you fish. There was this small family owned boat rental  More

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Over 19 years ago

This is a great town to raise a family in. The people are mostly friendly, and if you like small town life, then this is the place for you. It has a university nearby,  More

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