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Waukee, IA vs Holly Springs, NC

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Holly Springs or Waukee?
- Holly Springs housing costs are 48.5% more expensive than Waukee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Holly Springs or Waukee?
- The average commute for residents of Holly Springs is 7.3 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 Holly Springs?
Holly Springs, North Carolina is found in Wake county offering its citizens access to parks including Bass Lake Park while also having shopping options near Crossroads Plaza Shopping Center plus multiple restaurants including Waffle House

 Waukee, IAHolly Springs, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,198329,725,481
 Median Income$101,138  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%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 Holly Springs    2 Reviews

I moved to Holly Springs with my husband when I was 21 years old, right after I had finished college. We chose Holly Springs for the convenient location, affordable  More

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Over 18 years ago

I moved to the Triangle in 1993, and into Holly Springs in 1995. It has been fun living here and watching the town grow. When we moved, there were 3,000 people in the  More

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