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Harrisburg, PA vs Roanoke, VA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Roanoke is 1.8% longer than it is for residents of Harrisburg.
- 17.6% fewer residents of Roanoke work from home compared to residents of Harrisburg.

Transportation
 Harrisburg, PARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Commute Time192127
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 Commute Mode
 Harrisburg, PARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Auto (alone)59.2%76.8%73.2%
 Carpool9.6%7.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit5.1%3.6%4.2%
 Bicycle0.7%0.3%0.5%
 Walk11.7%2.8%2.5%
 Work at Home9.3%7.7%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Harrisburg, PARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.6%1.4%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.10.7%11.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.20.8%15.6%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.25.0%22.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.16.4%15.7%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.4.4%3.9%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.9.2%21.2%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.1.3%0.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.2%0.6%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.3.8%3.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.7%2.6%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.0.8%0.9%2.9%

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120
ZIPS IN ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
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