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Boulder, CO vs Marion, IA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Marion has been positive.
- Marion has 0.7% more unemployment than Boulder.
- Marion job growth has increased by 6.9% in the past 10 years.

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 Boulder, COMarion, IAUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.1%4.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth44.4%30.9%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.3%-7.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.0%-2.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth1.8%0.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.9%6.9%6.3%

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Reviews for Boulder    55 Reviews

Outside of the university, Boulder had a very distinctive "wealthy hippy" feel. A lot of alternative medicine and a matching ethos. This is changing some among my  More

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We moved here from Texas about 4 years ago and love it here! The amazing sense of community and high regard for the environment are two of the main reasons we love  More

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Over 4 years ago

Most people do much worse than Boulder. I'm the most critical person I've ever met who is never happy or satisfied -- so that's a pretty huge compliment.   More

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Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 14 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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ZIPS IN BOULDER, COLORADO
80302 80304 80301 80303 80305 80310
ZIPS IN MARION, IOWA
52302

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