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Charlotte, NC vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Atlanta is 2.4% longer than it is for residents of Charlotte.
- 11.5% more residents of Atlanta work from home compared to residents of Charlotte.

Transportation
 Charlotte, NCAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Commute Time252827
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 Commute Mode
 Charlotte, NCAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Auto (alone)68.8%59.8%73.2%
 Carpool8.6%4.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.7%8.6%4.2%
 Bicycle0.1%1.0%0.5%
 Walk1.8%4.4%2.5%
 Work at Home16.7%18.6%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Charlotte, NCAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.3%1.2%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.7.3%5.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.12.6%12.4%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.17.0%17.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.2%18.2%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.8.5%7.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.16.1%15.0%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.3.7%3.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.4%3.5%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.6.5%7.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.3.3%5.4%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.2.1%3.5%2.9%

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Reviews for Charlotte    305 Reviews

My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

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Over 2 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  More

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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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ZIPS IN CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
28269, 28277, 28215, 28227, 28216, 28210, 28205, 28212, 28262, 28213, 27 total
ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total

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