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Urbandale, IA vs West Fargo, ND

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Are people in West Fargo older or younger than people in Urbandale?
- The Median Age in West Fargo is 3.8 years younger than in Urbandale.

Are housing costs cheaper in West Fargo or Urbandale?
- West Fargo housing costs are 0.2% less expensive than Urbandale housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, West Fargo or Urbandale?
- The average commute for residents of West Fargo is 1.9 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 West Fargo?
West Fargo, North Dakota is situated in Cass County featuring numerous attractions such as Red River Zoo or Bonanzaville USA combined with stores like Plains Art Museum and multiple dining spots including Brickhouse Tavern & Tap.

 Urbandale, IAWest Fargo, NDUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,913329,725,481
 Median Income$100,589  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$297,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.22  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Urbandale    1 Reviews

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 West Fargo    1 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

My opinion:West Fargo, ND has some good qualities. I think it is a nice place to raise your kids. The traffic is not bad at all. It has pretty much everything you need  More

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