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Atlanta, GA vs Boston, MA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Boston is 2.8% longer than it is for residents of Atlanta.
- 33.9% fewer residents of Boston work from home compared to residents of Atlanta.

Transportation
 Atlanta, GABoston, MAUnited States
 Commute Time283127
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 Commute Mode
 Atlanta, GABoston, MAUnited States
 Auto (alone)59.8%36.1%73.2%
 Carpool4.8%5.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit8.6%28.0%4.2%
 Bicycle1.0%2.0%0.5%
 Walk4.4%14.4%2.5%
 Work at Home18.6%12.3%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Atlanta, GABoston, MAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.2%1.9%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.5.6%4.9%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.12.4%8.2%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.17.1%12.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.2%13.1%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.7.4%6.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.0%19.7%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.3.3%4.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.5%6.1%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.7.3%12.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.4%9.1%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.3.5%2.1%2.9%

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 1 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Boston    122 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

health care in the country, plenty of jobs, gorgeous architecture, cool neighborhoods, lots of great restaurants, and always something to do. The beautiful coast, the  More

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I've lived in/near Boston my whole life almost. It has many pros such as a big city feel, extremely safe, reliable train transportation, great food. However any pro  More

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I moved to MA from the country of Georgia in eastern Europe. Then traveled quite a bit in the U.S. Boston definitely has its own flavor. Suburbs offer okay schools,  More

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ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total
ZIPS IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
02124, 02128, 02135, 02130, 02127, 02125, 02136, 02131, 02115, 02126, 30 total

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