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Marion, IA vs Boone, NC

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- There are 236 physicians per 100,000 people in Boone.
- There are 175 physicians per 100,000 people in Marion.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Marion, IABoone, NCUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock76.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)68  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock10086.9
 Physicians per Cap.175  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock114100
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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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Reviews for Boone    15 Reviews

Not sure where they got the rents from. Maybe not updated as there is nowhere to rent in Boone. Unless a student and they are paying $1000+ for 1 bedroom/bath shared  More

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Over 11 years ago

Boone and the High Country's climate is unique to North Carolina and the Southeast. It's cool summers and snowy winters are much more comparable to places much farther  More

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The area is beautiful - living in the Blue Ridge Mountains is gorgeous. But .. the views don't pay the bills. Housing is overpriced. You are better off living  More

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