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Junction City, KS vs Marion, IA

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- The average commute for residents of Marion is 1.2% longer than it is for residents of Junction City.
- 196.3% more residents of Marion work from home compared to residents of Junction City.
 Junction City, KSMarion, IAUnited States
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 Junction City, KSMarion, IAUnited States
 Auto (alone)82.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock5.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.2%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.3%0.5%
 Walk1.0%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock11.1%9.7%
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 Junction City, KSMarion, IAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.3%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock13.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.21.1%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock20.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.17.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock8.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.11.3%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock4.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.8%2.9%
Reviews for Junction City    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I moved to JC in 2009 because the government made me. Husband was active duty army. We brought two children with us. At the time they were high school and elementary  More

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Over 15 years ago

Having a univeristy in your backyard and the Military  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low cost of living and housing 2. Affordable place to live 3. Home to Fort Riley Military Reservation Cons: 1. High crime rate 2. Poor school system 3.  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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