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Waukee, IA vs Oak Ridge, TN

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Are people in Oak Ridge older or younger than people in Waukee?
- The Median Age in Oak Ridge is 5.4 years older than in Waukee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oak Ridge or Waukee?
- Oak Ridge housing costs are 22.8% less expensive than Waukee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oak Ridge or Waukee?
- The average commute for residents of Oak Ridge is 0.7 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 Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge, TN has around 28,000 residents and sits in Anderson county. It was founded during World War II and today it serves as home to the city's Technology Valley business incubator program.

 Waukee, IAOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,087329,725,481
 Median Income$101,138  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%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 Oak Ridge    8 Reviews

Overall it's on the positive side. It's pretty boring but it can feel like a real home at times. It could stand to be a hair closer to Western Knoxville.. Melton lake  More

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Over 5 years ago

Oak Ridge is located in beautiful East TN, has excellent public schools, is very safe for families, and is only 15-30 min away from Knoxville.  More

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Marginal, at best. Lack of social and business skills to perform anything but menial tasks. No clue about customer service, business etiquette or basic business  More

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