2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Ankeny, IA vs DeKalb, IL

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- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 1.3% longer than it is for residents of Ankeny.
- 71.6% fewer residents of DeKalb work from home compared to residents of Ankeny.
 Ankeny, IADeKalb, ILUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2327
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 Commute Mode
 Ankeny, IADeKalb, ILUnited States
 Auto (alone)81.5%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock11.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.5%0.5%
 Walk0.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock3.4%9.7%
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 Ankeny, IADeKalb, ILUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock22.9%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.14.9%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock12.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.21.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.16.5%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock7.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.0.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.6%2.9%
Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it  More

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Over 18 years ago

We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing  More

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Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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