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Sussex, WI vs Sun Prairie, WI

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Are people in Sun Prairie older or younger than people in Sussex?
- The Median Age in Sun Prairie is 0.1 years younger than in Sussex.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sun Prairie or Sussex?
- Sun Prairie housing costs are 6.4% less expensive than Sussex housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sun Prairie or Sussex?
- The average commute for residents of Sun Prairie is 2.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Sussex.

Things to do in Sussex?
Sussex is an unincorporated community situated within Waukesha County Wisconsin boasting just over 12 thousand people. Home to several attractive parks including Village Park Lake offering biking trails that open up great views not just of its natural beauty but also some hidden gems such as a Victorian-style greenhouse too - perfect for family fun!

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.

 Sussex, WISun Prairie, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,528329,725,481
 Median Income$96,837  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$384,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.21  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sussex    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Good safe, place to live and raise  More

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Two years ago, when we moved to WI, we were looking at various areas to buy a house from Brookfield, Menomonee Falls to Mequon and Cedarburg. We were checking everything  More

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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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