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Decorah, IA vs Boone, NC

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- The average commute for residents of Boone is 0.4% longer than it is for residents of Decorah.
- 21.0% more residents of Boone work from home compared to residents of Decorah.
 Decorah, IABoone, NCUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1327
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 Decorah, IABoone, NCUnited States
 Auto (alone)53.1%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.9%0.5%
 Walk31.3%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock10.0%9.7%
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 Decorah, IABoone, NCUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.14.8%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock25.0%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.16.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock17.6%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.2.9%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock0.7%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.3.5%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.5%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.3.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.5%2.9%
Reviews for Decorah    3 Reviews

ridiculously expensive housing for such a small town. The wages in the town do not even remotely compensate for the high cost of housing. Average housing prices start  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have been a resident of Decorah, IA for 26 years. Decorah is located in the northeast corner of Iowa. When we entertain out of town guests they always comment how  More

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Over 15 years ago

This college has the most extensive music program of any liberal arts college around, has a strong connection to public radio, and Decorah is reputed to be a lovely  More

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Reviews for Boone    15 Reviews

Not sure where they got the rents from. Maybe not updated as there is nowhere to rent in Boone. Unless a student and they are paying $1000+ for 1 bedroom/bath shared  More

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Over 11 years ago

Boone and the High Country's climate is unique to North Carolina and the Southeast. It's cool summers and snowy winters are much more comparable to places much farther  More

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The area is beautiful - living in the Blue Ridge Mountains is gorgeous. But .. the views don't pay the bills. Housing is overpriced. You are better off living  More

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