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Marion, IA vs Littleton, CO

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Are people in Littleton older or younger than people in Marion?
- The Median Age in Littleton is 0.8 years older than in Marion.

Are housing costs cheaper in Littleton or Marion?
- Littleton housing costs are 195.0% more expensive than Marion housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Littleton or Marion?
- The average commute for residents of Littleton is 5.6 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 Littleton?
Littleton, CO is located south of Denver near Chatfield Reservoir and Bowles Reservoir making it a great spot for all sorts of outoor activities like hiking or open space exploration! Home to Colorado Academy — one of Colorado’s most prestigious Private schools — Littleton also provides exciting cultural sites such as Hudson Gardens which features beautiful botanical gardens throughout year plus concerts from top talent during summertime!

 Marion, IALittleton, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,465329,725,481
 Median Income$75,927  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$232,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.2%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 Littleton    20 Reviews

I grew up here in the 1970s and 80s, when it was indisputably the best suburb of Denver. The city was close, but horseback riding and hunting were even closer, and of  More

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I've lived in Littleton for 30 years. The city council idiots are bringing in street people/voters. Littleton WAS the south metro posh Cherry Creek area. No more. The  More

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Over 6 years ago

Lived here for 14 yrs and it totally sucks. Overcrowded, traffic is awful, rude and unfriendly people and prices are getting worse. I'm outta here  More

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