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West Des Moines, IA vs St. Cloud, MN

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- The average commute for residents of St. Cloud is 1.5% longer than it is for residents of West Des Moines.
- 57.1% fewer residents of St. Cloud work from home compared to residents of West Des Moines.
 West Des Moines, IASt. Cloud, MNUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1927
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 Commute Mode
 West Des Moines, IASt. Cloud, MNUnited States
 Auto (alone)77.5%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.7%0.5%
 Walk0.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock5.0%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 West Des Moines, IASt. Cloud, MNUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.3%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock16.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.20.8%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock24.0%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.19.9%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.1%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.6%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.8%2.9%
Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Over 16 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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Reviews for St. Cloud    11 Reviews

The scenery and the water is amazing here affordable living for retired people  More

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Over 4 years ago

Lived here previously, have friends that still do. i don't know why anyone stays. It is the armpit of the state. Smaller town, so everyone knows everyone and is in your  More

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Over 8 years ago

A Stabbing happened at a local mall. I would not recommend the school district either. I heard about bullying in the schools too. I would not recommend living in the  More

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