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Atlanta, GA vs Portland, ME

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Portland is 8.3% shorter than it is for residents of Atlanta.
- 18.1% fewer residents of Portland work from home compared to residents of Atlanta.

Transportation
 Atlanta, GAPortland, MEUnited States
 Commute Time282027
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 Commute Mode
 Atlanta, GAPortland, MEUnited States
 Auto (alone)59.8%60.0%73.2%
 Carpool4.8%7.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit8.6%2.1%4.2%
 Bicycle1.0%1.5%0.5%
 Walk4.4%12.2%2.5%
 Work at Home18.6%15.2%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Atlanta, GAPortland, MEUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.2%2.1%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.5.6%13.4%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.12.4%23.6%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.17.1%23.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.2%14.7%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.7.4%5.8%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.0%6.1%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.3.3%1.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.5%2.0%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.7.3%4.4%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.4%2.2%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.3.5%1.4%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 Portland    35 Reviews

Used to be great before the pandemic. Now people from out of state have ruined it by paying New York prices for real estate site unseen. Why would you live in Maine when  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have never lived here but the lack of Jimmy John’s is depressing and makes me wish I was deceased.  More

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Reggie · 
Over 6 years ago

I found out I was allergic to corn on the cob here. I would give Portland twelve thumbs downs if I could. My friend told me there was a subway here and I thought he  More

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ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total
ZIPS IN PORTLAND, MAINE
04103 04102 04101 04108 04109 04019

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