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Reading, PA vs New Brunswick, NJ

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of New Brunswick is 3.0% longer than it is for residents of Reading.
- 94.4% more residents of New Brunswick work from home compared to residents of Reading.

Transportation
 Reading, PANew Brunswick, NJUnited States
 Commute Time252827
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 Commute Mode
 Reading, PANew Brunswick, NJUnited States
 Auto (alone)60.9%48.5%73.2%
 Carpool15.6%17.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit5.8%8.8%4.2%
 Bicycle0.3%1.7%0.5%
 Walk6.1%10.2%2.5%
 Work at Home3.9%7.6%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Reading, PANew Brunswick, NJUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.0%1.7%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.8.1%8.0%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.18.2%13.6%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.19.1%12.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.14.3%14.2%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.7.3%7.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.10.3%19.7%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.2.6%3.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.6%3.6%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.5.5%6.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.8%6.1%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.2.3%3.3%2.9%

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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 10 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 11 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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Reviews for New Brunswick    4 Reviews

As an undergrad at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, I have lived here for 4 years -- 2 inside the University dormitories on College Ave Campus and 2 in a rented house  More

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Over 15 years ago

Between the entitled drivers, Jersey manners, and new student drivers, nevermind insane bus drivers and trucks speeding on narrow streets, driving around here will  More

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It is sad to see the city that I was born in 1959 and lived until 1972 decline so. Not only is it overpriced, perhaps because of the university or it being a suburb for  More

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ZIPS IN READING, PENNSYLVANIA
19601 19604 19602 19611
ZIPS IN NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY
08901

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