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Waukee, IA vs Aberdeen, SD

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Are people in Aberdeen older or younger than people in Waukee?
- The Median Age in Aberdeen is 1.4 years older than in Waukee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Aberdeen or Waukee?
- Aberdeen housing costs are 34.6% less expensive than Waukee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Aberdeen or Waukee?
- The average commute for residents of Aberdeen is 9.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Waukee.

Things to do in Waukee?
Waukee, IA sits on either side of Interstate 80/35 just northwest of Des Moines in Dallas county. The city has seen rapid growth due to its great quality of life and many popular attractions including the Waukee Ice Cream Shop and The Waukee Public Library.

Things to do in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen, SD: Aberdeen is a midwestern city located in northeastern South Dakota on the banks of the James River Valley. This vibrant city offers something for everyone from fantastic shopping opportunities to its famous carousel rides at Wylie Park to its historic downtown area full of art galleries and antique shops.

 Waukee, IAAberdeen, SDUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,500329,725,481
 Median Income$101,138  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.46  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Waukee    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

moved here from nj the pace is so different here- lots to do- hills and bike paths, restaurants galore, theaters,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this! Low crime, high education standards, clean/attractive, family-oriented community with generally conservative values. Easy  More

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Reviews for Aberdeen    2 Reviews

I would like to here from someone that lives in aberdeen south dakota. We would like to relocate there. We live in the state of ohio,city is ravenna. We have kids. They  More

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Over 15 years ago

I moved to this town about two years ago. I could say a lot about the ups and downs of Aberdeen. Of the Good, its a very safe laid back community, almost too laid back.   More

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