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Marion, IA vs Mason City, IA

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- The average commute for residents of Mason City is 5.2% shorter than it is for residents of Marion.
- 68.8% fewer residents of Mason City work from home compared to residents of Marion.
 Marion, IAMason City, IAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1527
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 Commute Mode
 Marion, IAMason City, IAUnited States
 Auto (alone)80.5%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.4%0.5%
 Walk1.0%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock3.5%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Marion, IAMason City, IAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock30.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.19.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock14.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.8%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock1.1%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.5.8%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.7%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.0%2.9%
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 Mason City    8 Reviews

I am from the area originally and have lived several places. I recently moved back from Arizona. I moved back to help with my elderly parents. If I did not have  More

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Over 13 years ago

Where to begin?? Murder,arson,abductions,beastialty,gang killings,meth labs,pantie thiefs. High utility bills, no jobs, corrupt police, evil judges, minus 40 below wind  More

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Over 14 years ago

Unless you have a tie to Mason City, such as family, don't even consider this desolate town. The population is declining rapidly for a reason. You are on an island,  More

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