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Ames, IA vs Kearney, NE

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- The average commute for residents of Kearney is 2.1% shorter than it is for residents of Ames.
- 52.3% fewer residents of Kearney work from home compared to residents of Ames.
 Ames, IAKearney, NEUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1527
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 Commute Mode
 Ames, IAKearney, NEUnited States
 Auto (alone)64.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit7.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.5%0.5%
 Walk8.8%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock4.4%9.7%
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 Ames, IAKearney, NEUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.5.3%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock31.1%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.27.8%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock10.0%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.7.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock1.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.4.5%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.1%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock4.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.6%2.9%
Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

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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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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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 Kearney    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  More

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