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Binghamton, NY vs Ithaca, NY

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Ithaca is 0.3% shorter than it is for residents of Binghamton.
- 244.3% more residents of Ithaca work from home compared to residents of Binghamton.

Transportation
 Binghamton, NYIthaca, NYUnited States
 Commute Time181827
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 Commute Mode
 Binghamton, NYIthaca, NYUnited States
 Auto (alone)68.8%28.0%73.2%
 Carpool7.7%6.6%8.6%
 Mass Transit8.7%12.0%4.2%
 Bicycle1.2%2.0%0.5%
 Walk5.8%29.3%2.5%
 Work at Home6.0%20.5%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Binghamton, NYIthaca, NYUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.4%2.1%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.18.0%15.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.28.8%24.7%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.21.7%23.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.10.7%13.6%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.2.2%4.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.4.4%9.0%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.0.8%1.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.8%1.8%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.2.1%2.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.3.7%1.3%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.2.4%1.6%2.9%

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Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

Marg · 

Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 3 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

BILL · 

For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 3 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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ZIPS IN BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK
13905 13903 13904
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14850 14853

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