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Waukee, IA vs Fayetteville, AR

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Are people in Fayetteville older or younger than people in Waukee?
- The Median Age in Fayetteville is 5.7 years younger than in Waukee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fayetteville or Waukee?
- Fayetteville housing costs are 0.8% less expensive than Waukee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fayetteville or Waukee?
- The average commute for residents of Fayetteville is 1.0 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 Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Arkansas is located in the heart of Washington County and has been an important commercial center since its founding in 1828. It’s home to several local attractions like the University of Arkansas Campus or scenic hiking trails at nearby Devil’s Den State Park.

 Waukee, IAFayetteville, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock92,070329,725,481
 Median Income$101,138  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%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 Fayetteville    49 Reviews

We've been here for many years. And my wife grew up here. We love being part of the community. She's a teacher and I own Deck Bros. The only thing remotely negative that  More

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How this city made Sperlings top ten for midsize cities is beyond me. The crime rate for both personal and property are horrendous. Assuming because of the fairly  More

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I've lived in NWA for 15 years. I've lived in many different cities in this country. This the worst area.First of all, you can't trust many of the people. They say  More

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