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Grove City, OH vs Marion, IA

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Are people in Marion older or younger than people in Grove City?
- The Median Age in Marion is 0.7 years younger than in Grove City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Marion or Grove City?
- Marion housing costs are 16.2% less expensive than Grove City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Marion or Grove City?
- The average commute for residents of Marion is 3.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Grove City.

Things to do in Grove City?
Grove City, Ohio sits within Franklin County giving its citizens access to parks such as Pinnacle Golf Club and stores like Tanger Outlets Grove city combined with multiple restaurants including House of Japan.

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

 Grove City, OHMarion, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,023329,725,481
 Median Income$82,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$276,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.28  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Grove City    5 Reviews

I've lived in Grove City for going on fifteen years, and was quite familiar with it before that. Grove City Ohio is the fastest growing City in the state of Ohio at last  More

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Being just South of Columbus and in close proximity to the "heart of it all" has it advantages. It's a very nice community with a wholesome family atmosphere. There  More

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Over 16 years ago

The quality of life here is neither good nor bad. The cost of living is the high side of average with housing costs in particular a little on the high side simply  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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