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Waunakee, WI vs Sun Prairie, WI

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Are people in Sun Prairie older or younger than people in Waunakee?
- The Median Age in Sun Prairie is 1.4 years younger than in Waunakee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sun Prairie or Waunakee?
- Sun Prairie housing costs are 24.2% less expensive than Waunakee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sun Prairie or Waunakee?
- The average commute for residents of Sun Prairie is 2.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Waunakee.

Things to do in Waunakee?
Waunakee, WI is a lively village north of Madison full of breathtaking views like Tower Hill Park and exciting activities such as water sports at Pheasant Branch Conservancy; local cultures are blended together in the city with festivals like Waunafest celebrating art and music.

Things to do in Sun Prairie?
Sun Prairie, WI sits just outside Madison in Dane County offering residents plenty of outdoor recreational activities such as fishing and camping while also providing great dining and shopping options.

 Waunakee, WISun Prairie, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,528329,725,481
 Median Income$118,631  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$474,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.72  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Waunakee    2 Reviews

Waunakee is a great community with strong values. It's a great place to raise a family. It is located conveniently making commutes to Middleton, Sun Prairie, and Madison  More

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Over 13 years ago

If you want to fit in, in Waunakee, plan on having a lot of  More

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Reviews for Sun Prairie    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I love it here, the weather is absolutely fantastic if you like freezing your toes off.  More

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Typically cold winters, lots of snow. Summers are typically pleasant, but can be high humidity. Poor Air Quality year round. Mild spring and fall Summer can have  More

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Over 14 years ago

Crime is very low, I seldom feel like I have to lock my car or even my house. The schools here are pretty good, and have no tolerance for bullies (so if you have any,  More

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