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Wausau, WI vs Norristown, PA

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Are people in Norristown older or younger than people in Wausau?
- The Median Age in Norristown is 5.0 years younger than in Wausau.

Are housing costs cheaper in Norristown or Wausau?
- Norristown housing costs are 54.4% more expensive than Wausau housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Norristown or Wausau?
- The average commute for residents of Norristown is 10.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Wausau.

Things to do in Wausau?
Wausau, Wisconsin lies within Marathon County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum to Rib Mountain State Park combined with stores like Wausau Center and local food spots like Buffalo Wild Wings.

Things to do in Norristown?
Norristown, PA is located just northwest of Philadelphia providing easy access to city amenities while also offering its own attractions such a historic churches and museums.

 Wausau, WINorristown, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,607329,725,481
 Median Income$53,800  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$174,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.93  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Wausau    6 Reviews
D · Phoenix, AZ
Wausau in July
Over 6 years ago

I visited Wausau during the summer and it was a very nice change from Phoenix. The people were friendly & helpful. It was a little humid than what I’m used to but  More

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Jeff · Rothschild, WI
Wausau is an armpit community
Over 9 years ago

Beautiful area geographically but beneath that beauty are some of the most overly conservative, unfriendly, judgemental people anywhere. Very hard to make friends here  More

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Robert · Sheridan, WY
A GOOD WORKING CLASS TOWN!
Over 12 years ago

I LIVED IN WAUSAU WI OVER 23 YEARS AGO. I RELOCATED TO WYOMING IN 1990 FOR GOVERMENT POSITION. NOW RETIRED FROM FEDERAL SERVICE, I WILL BE MOVING BACK TO THE UPPER  More

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Reviews for Norristown    2 Reviews
Fred · Voorhees, NJ
Intended relocation
Over 16 years ago

No review yet, rather a preview: We are looking to relocate from Hong Kong to Philadelphia or its environs and, via Internet sources, we get the impression that  More

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Paul Greco · Norristown, PA
"Hollywood is coming to Norristown"
Over 17 years ago

Keep an eye out here for news of the(10 sound stage) Movie Studio coming to Norristown. Norristown Real Estate values are on the rise(Zillow.com)and may go even higher,  More

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