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Decorah, IA vs Norfolk, NE

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- The average commute for residents of Norfolk is 0.2% shorter than it is for residents of Decorah.
- 58.4% fewer residents of Norfolk work from home compared to residents of Decorah.
 Decorah, IANorfolk, NEUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1327
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 Decorah, IANorfolk, NEUnited States
 Auto (alone)53.1%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.7%0.5%
 Walk31.3%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock3.4%9.7%
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 Decorah, IANorfolk, NEUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.14.8%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock34.9%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.16.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock10.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.2.9%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock1.1%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.3.5%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.7%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.3.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.8%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 16 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 16 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 Norfolk    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Moved here 16 years ago from OH/IN area. Great place to raise kids, great place for elderly. People are community-minded. Yes, it is 1.5-2 hours away from any major  More

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Over 21 years ago

Norfolk is a stale job market, two of 5 major employer have or will closing their doors. There is little in the way of industy here. That coupled with being taxed to  More

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