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Carlisle, PA vs Ankeny, IA

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- The average commute for residents of Ankeny is 3.4% longer than it is for residents of Carlisle.
- 10.9% more residents of Ankeny work from home compared to residents of Carlisle.
 Carlisle, PAAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2127
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 Commute Mode
 Carlisle, PAAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Auto (alone)67.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock4.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.1%0.5%
 Walk10.8%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock12.0%9.7%
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 Carlisle, PAAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.6.4%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock10.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.21.7%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock13.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.8.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock12.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.1%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.5%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.8%2.9%
Reviews for Carlisle    12 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

It's not All bad but people here seem to be more prejudiced against minorities like me. Even more so than people in the South where i used to live.   More

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Carlisle, PA, is at a crossroads of interstate 81 and US 76 (turnpike) which means its easy to get to, and easy to get out to places from. The town of Carlisle itself  More

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We are still suffering from sticker shock after living here for 7 years. This state charges you for EVERYTHING and the ROI is near to nothing. You have to pay a toll  More

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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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