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Ames, IA vs Gardner, KS

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- The average commute for residents of Gardner is 6.6% longer than it is for residents of Ames.
- 4.4% fewer residents of Gardner work from home compared to residents of Ames.
 Ames, IAGardner, KSUnited States
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 Ames, IAGardner, KSUnited States
 Auto (alone)64.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit7.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.6%0.5%
 Walk8.8%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock8.9%9.7%
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 Ames, IAGardner, KSUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.5.3%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock16.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.27.8%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock11.7%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.7.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock9.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.4.5%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock6.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.3%2.9%
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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews
Deborah · San Jose, CA
From California to Iowa
Over 13 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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Suzanne · Ames, IA
Good and Bad
Over 13 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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Mack · Ames, IA
Cost of Living in Ames, Iowa
Over 15 years ago

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 Gardner    1 Reviews
Dianne · Gower, MO
Places to rent with a fenced in yard
Over 13 years ago

Pls advise if anyone out their knows a 2bedroom nice condition with a fenced in yard for rent AUG 1 or Aug 15th or later would work thanks  More

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