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Marion, IA vs Gahanna, OH

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Are people in Gahanna older or younger than people in Marion?
- The Median Age in Gahanna is 0.2 years younger than in Marion.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gahanna or Marion?
- Gahanna housing costs are 42.7% more expensive than Marion housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gahanna or Marion?
- The average commute for residents of Gahanna is 1.5 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 Gahanna?
Gahanna, OH is located just outside of Columbus and offers residents stunning outdoor wildlife preserves along with a number of family-friendly attractions such as the Port Columbus International Airport.

 Marion, IAGahanna, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,626329,725,481
 Median Income$75,927  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$232,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%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 Gahanna    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

The theft in the city is getting bad, the city keeps it under the radar but it is out of control, you have kids sneaking into locker rooms of the opposite sex and  More

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Over 19 years ago

Wonderful school  More

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