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West Bend, WI vs Monroe, WI

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Are people in Monroe older or younger than people in West Bend?
- The Median Age in Monroe is 2.3 years older than in West Bend.

Are housing costs cheaper in Monroe or West Bend?
- Monroe housing costs are 13.8% less expensive than West Bend housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Monroe or West Bend?
- The average commute for residents of Monroe is 8.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of West Bend.

Things to do in West Bend?
West Bend WI can be found northwest Milwaukee widely known primarily due its outdoor spots perfect for hiking, biking or simply enjoying some peace & tranquility whilst having access to modern amenities such as fitness centers and stores!

Things to do in Monroe?
Monroe, WI is located in Green County boasting a population close to 10,000 people. Here visitors can experience unique attractions such as the Sugar River Trails offering insight into the area's history perfect for an afternoon outing or take part in outdoor activities like fishing & canoeing ideal for nature lovers!

 West Bend, WIMonroe, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,668329,725,481
 Median Income$66,980  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$262,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.93  Unlock26.38
Reviews for West Bend    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

terrible place, so inconvenient, terrible two taxi services. West bend just caters to the rich. If you don't have a car,you won't be able to survive there. City workers  More

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West Bend is a great small town that is growing fairly rapidly. If you are looking for a wonderful place to raise a family this is it! West Bend is pretty, has nice  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've lived in west bend for the past 8 years and i must say, it's a joke. It's nice if your retired and looking for cheap living, other then that i would not raise a  More

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Reviews for Monroe    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Monroe is not a bad place to live but trying to find a good paying job can be real  More

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The Monroe, WI area is a wonderful place to live. We are centrally located, with access to Madison (less than an hour north), Milwauke (about 2 hours northeast),  More

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I have lived in Monroe my whole life and there are NO Decent jobs here. I am one of the few lucky ones that have one of them. There are really no jobs in Monroe at  More

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