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Friendswood, TX vs Marion, IA

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Are people in Marion older or younger than people in Friendswood?
- The Median Age in Marion is 0.4 years older than in Friendswood.

Are housing costs cheaper in Marion or Friendswood?
- Marion housing costs are 43.9% less expensive than Friendswood housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Marion or Friendswood?
- The average commute for residents of Marion is 12.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Friendswood.

Things to do in Friendswood?
Friendswood, Texas is situated in Galveston county featuring numerous attractions such Stevenson Park or Clear Creek Nature Center combined with stores like Baybrook Mall and local food spots like Mytiburger

Things to do in Marion?
Marion, Iowa is located in Linn county giving its citizens access to top rated schools such as Jefferson High School while also having shopping options at Lindale Mall and numerous restaurants such as Grub Burger Bar

 Friendswood, TXMarion, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,023329,725,481
 Median Income$114,516  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$413,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.05  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Friendswood    3 Reviews

I grew up here and this is a very safe but maybe considered boring place by some. There are a lot of fun thing close by that you can do. Challenger 7 park, Galveston,  More

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We lived in Friendswood, Texas for over 5 years. Our g-son graduated from high school in 2020 there and we are very pleased with the teacher to student ratio, the  More

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Growing up in Friendswood over the last 40+ years, the changes are apparent every where. My home is where there used to be rice fields and we watched planes crop dust.   More

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Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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