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Marion, IA vs Brookfield, WI

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Are people in Brookfield older or younger than people in Marion?
- The Median Age in Brookfield is 4.8 years older than in Marion.

Are housing costs cheaper in Brookfield or Marion?
- Brookfield housing costs are 67.7% more expensive than Marion housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Brookfield or Marion?
- The average commute for residents of Brookfield is 2.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Marion.

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

Things to do in Brookfield?
Brookfield, Wisconsin is found in Waukesha County offering its citizens access to parks including Mitchell Park while also having shopping options near Brookfield Square Mall plus multiple restaurants including Noodles & Company

 Marion, IABrookfield, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,020329,725,481
 Median Income$75,927  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock44.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$232,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.54  Unlock26.38
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 Brookfield    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Overall I believe field is a great place to live and raise a family. Milwaukee certainly has its share of problems like any large metropolitan area. Overall I believe  More

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Over 14 years ago

I love Brookfield for the most part. The Elmbrook school district is amazing and test scores are always above average level. The one downfall of the city is that there  More

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About turn 35, and have lived in Brookfield for 9 years. Brookfield is broken into two parts, city and village, both are very safe- especially when compared to  More

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