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Waukee, IA vs Marion, IA

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Are people in Marion older or younger than people in Waukee?
- The Median Age in Marion is 5.2 years older than in Waukee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Marion or Waukee?
- Marion housing costs are 30.7% less expensive than Waukee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Marion or Waukee?
- The average commute for residents of Marion is 0.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Waukee.

Things to do in Waukee?
Waukee, IA sits on either side of Interstate 80/35 just northwest of Des Moines in Dallas county. The city has seen rapid growth due to its great quality of life and many popular attractions including the Waukee Ice Cream Shop and The Waukee Public Library.

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

 Waukee, IAMarion, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,023329,725,481
 Median Income$101,138  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.46  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Waukee    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

moved here from nj the pace is so different here- lots to do- hills and bike paths, restaurants galore, theaters,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this! Low crime, high education standards, clean/attractive, family-oriented community with generally conservative values. Easy  More

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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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