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Minneapolis, MN vs Spencer, IA

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- The average commute for residents of Spencer is 5.7% shorter than it is for residents of Minneapolis.
- 52.0% fewer residents of Spencer work from home compared to residents of Minneapolis.
 Minneapolis, MNSpencer, IAUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Minneapolis, MNSpencer, IAUnited States
 Auto (alone)56.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.6%8.6%
 Mass Transit10.1%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.4%0.5%
 Walk6.6%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock7.6%9.7%
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 Minneapolis, MNSpencer, IAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.4%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock31.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.2%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock7.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.20.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.3%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock5.4%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.1%2.9%
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Reviews for Minneapolis    163 Reviews
Ajay · Minneapolis, MN
Ope. Well hello there :)
Over 4 years ago

Lived here since 2007. Great city. I would’ve gave it 5 stars but the winter weather ??. Great for many, I’m burned out on it. We’re the coldest major city in the US and  More

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Ang · Minneapolis, MN
We play games better.. passive aggressive, or..?
Over 4 years ago

It’s not Minnesota nice, it’s sardonic.. we know you’re full of **** but we will play along for a while, make you uncomfortable for attempting to pull one over on us..  More

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Rachel · San Diego, CA
Very livable!
Over 4 years ago

I lived in Minneapolis (or St. Paul or Stillwater) for 20 years. Minneapolis is a very livable city. It has quality museums, good transportation, excellent healthcare,  More

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Reviews for Spencer    2 Reviews
bp · Portland, OR
Perfect summers, the worst winters
Over 3 years ago

The summers in Spencer are magical. Fireflies, perfect weather, and beautiful lakes nearby. Everything here grows like a dream. Just plant it and it will grow without  More

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KATHY  · Rio Rancho, NM
Politics
Over 15 years ago

Could use a few more democrats just to spice it up.  More

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