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Marquette, MI vs Des Plaines, IL

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- The average commute for residents of Des Plaines is 16.9% longer than it is for residents of Marquette.
- 55.8% more residents of Des Plaines work from home compared to residents of Marquette.
 Marquette, MIDes Plaines, ILUnited States
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 Marquette, MIDes Plaines, ILUnited States
 Auto (alone)69.0%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.2%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.6%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.4%0.5%
 Walk12.6%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock9.1%9.7%
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 Marquette, MIDes Plaines, ILUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.10.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock6.2%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.25.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.5.7%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.9%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.3.3%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.6%2.9%
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Reviews for Marquette    11 Reviews
Gina · K. I. Sawyer, MI
The best town in Michigan
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Michigan most of my life, but traveled extensively throughout the US, so I can compare Marquette to many other cities. I still long to come back no matter  More

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Ian · Dearborn, MI
The Best Town In The Upper Peninsula
Over 5 years ago

A nice small affordable college town with a fairly accepting, laid back & liberal vibe, and a town with absolutely gorgeous natural surroundings. A town for Americans  More

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Edionisa · Marquette, MI
It’s okay
Over 8 years ago

I am not a native from here , so I am not biased. If you dream of having a big house for less then 400k this is your place. Very religious not in a bad way , but  More

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Reviews for Des Plaines    4 Reviews
al  · Des Plaines, IL
too high
Over 16 years ago

low  More

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Pat · Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines
Over 17 years ago

The historic center of des plaines is also downtown. Fairly easy commute to Chicago. The metra is right there. Also there is the Des Plaines public library with a great  More

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Donald · Des Plaines, IL
DP Climate
Over 19 years ago

Changing of the seasons is good. But it's too cold for too  More

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