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Waukee, IA vs Franklin, TN

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Are people in Franklin older or younger than people in Waukee?
- The Median Age in Franklin is 3.1 years older than in Waukee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Franklin or Waukee?
- Franklin housing costs are 134.1% more expensive than Waukee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Franklin or Waukee?
- The average commute for residents of Franklin is 3.7 minutes longer 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 Franklin?
Franklin, Tennessee is home to many local attractions including Carnton Plantation and Carter House Historic Site giving visitors an insight into the city’s history as well as modern venues such as CoolSprings Galleria Mall offering plenty alternatives for any shopper.

 Waukee, IAFranklin, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock81,531329,725,481
 Median Income$101,138  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.1%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 Franklin    27 Reviews

After visiting here for a week in the summer, I fell in love with the city! Lots of my friends in Florida already moved here from New Port Richey and Wesley Chapel. I  More

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I've lived in Tennessee all my life. I have lived in west,east and middle Tennessee. By far this is the best place I have lived. We have been in Franklin for 8 years. It  More

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I love that this is a greatly diverse community with a large African American and Hispanic community around West Main St./Nachez (I'm addicted to Pueblo Real Mexican  More

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