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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Urbandale, IA vs Hilo, HI

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Are people in Hilo older or younger than people in Urbandale?
- The Median Age in Hilo is 1.9 years older than in Urbandale.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hilo or Urbandale?
- Hilo housing costs are 55.8% more expensive than Urbandale housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hilo or Urbandale?
- The average commute for residents of Hilo is 0.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Urbandale.

Things to do in Urbandale?
Urbandale, Iowa is situated in Polk County offering visitors numerous parks such as Walker Johnston Park combined with plenty of activities from golfing at Waveland Golf Course to shopping at Urbandale Open Air mall.

Things to do in Hilo?
Hilo, Hawaii makes the perfect spot for anyone looking for water-related activities such as swimming at Richardson Ocean Park or exploring Lyman Museum & Mission House while also offering stunning views of Mauna Loa Volcano.

 Urbandale, IAHilo, HIUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,559329,725,481
 Median Income$100,589  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$297,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.22  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Urbandale    1 Reviews
Michelle · Urbandale, IA
Urbandale is a great place to live!
Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Urbandale for 10 years and I love it here. Urbandale is a great suburb to the capital city Des Moines. We are on the city border to Des Moines, Waukee,  More

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Reviews for Hilo    10 Reviews
Kinweigh  · Merritt Island, FL
Avoid - Especially in medical field or education
Over 2 years ago

If you’re looking at Hilo, then you’re likely being recruited in the medical or education fields. These are where the greatest needs of the community lie, and there are  More

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Steve · Denver, CO
Loved the Place
Over 4 years ago

I enjoyed living in Hawaii County for a number of years, most in Hilo. While Hilo has problems, they are few compared to mainland USA. I never experienced racism by  More

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Donald · Sequim, WA
Racist locals
Over 4 years ago

Too much racism from "native Hawaiians" who aren't actually natives. That keeps me from living in that paradise. I'm this is the "natives" goal.  More

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