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West Bend, WI vs Oconomowoc, WI

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Are people in Oconomowoc older or younger than people in West Bend?
- The Median Age in Oconomowoc is 0.9 years older than in West Bend.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oconomowoc or West Bend?
- Oconomowoc housing costs are 37.6% more expensive than West Bend housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oconomowoc or West Bend?
- The average commute for residents of Oconomowoc is 0.8 minutes longer 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 Oconomowoc?
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin spreads across two counties; Waukesha & Jefferson Counties near Lake Michigan on the southeast portion . Its close proximity to both city amenities & rural delectable treats draw tourists from all over who love being outdoors enjoying bike routes & trails that lead through this quaint little town!

 West Bend, WIOconomowoc, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,969329,725,481
 Median Income$66,980  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$262,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%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 Oconomowoc    14 Reviews

Oconomowoc is a great place to live and raise a family. The community is strategically located between Milwaukee and Madison, and is surrounded by many lakes and  More

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Over 15 years ago

very  More

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True, winters are TOO LONG in WI, but since I have to live in this state, Oconomowoc (Lake Country in general) is the ONLY place I'd want to live! Besides being a very  More

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