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Decorah, IA vs San Diego, CA

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- The average commute for residents of San Diego is 11.4% longer than it is for residents of Decorah.
- 70.1% more residents of San Diego work from home compared to residents of Decorah.
 Decorah, IASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2427
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 Decorah, IASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)53.1%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.2%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.7%0.5%
 Walk31.3%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock14.0%9.7%
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 Decorah, IASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.14.8%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock6.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.16.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock19.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.2.9%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock8.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.3.5%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock5.7%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.3.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.7%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 San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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