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Ames, IA vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Ocala is 2.8% longer than it is for residents of Ames.
- 8.3% fewer residents of Ocala work from home compared to residents of Ames.

Transportation
 Ames, IAOcala, FLUnited States
 Commute Time171927
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 Commute Mode
 Ames, IAOcala, FLUnited States
 Auto (alone)64.3%79.0%73.2%
 Carpool7.1%8.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit7.4%0.5%4.2%
 Bicycle2.6%1.0%0.5%
 Walk8.8%1.1%2.5%
 Work at Home9.3%8.5%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Ames, IAOcala, FLUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.5.3%3.7%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.20.7%15.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.27.8%20.8%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.20.2%20.6%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.7.4%12.4%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.2.3%6.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.4.5%9.5%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.1.3%1.7%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.7%1.6%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.4.3%3.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.7%3.2%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.0.7%1.4%2.9%

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 12 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 2 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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ZIPS IN AMES, IOWA
50010 50014 50012
ZIPS IN OCALA, FLORIDA
34471 34482 34470 34480 34481 34474 34479 34475

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