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West Bend, WI vs St. Charles, IL

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Are people in St. Charles older or younger than people in West Bend?
- The Median Age in St. Charles is 2.4 years older than in West Bend.

Are housing costs cheaper in St. Charles or West Bend?
- St. Charles housing costs are 45.3% more expensive than West Bend housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, St. Charles or West Bend?
- The average commute for residents of St. Charles is 7.2 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 St. Charles?
St. Charles IL is situated northwest Chicago and has plenty to offer like Fox River running through the city center offering kayaking & fishing opportunities as well as vintage districts perfect for browsing thrift stores and eating out in quaint cafes.

 West Bend, WISt. Charles, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,908329,725,481
 Median Income$66,980  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$262,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%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 St. Charles    6 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

good  More

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Moving to Saint Charles from Kansas City was quite to sticker shock from a cost of living standpoint. I did do my homework and knew this would be the case, but it  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Charles, Illinois is a small, trendy river town. It hosts amenities that appeal to everyone. Biking, running, walking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, kayaking,  More

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