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Akron, OH vs Ithaca, NY

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- The average commute for residents of Ithaca is 3.9% shorter than it is for residents of Akron.
- 230.9% more residents of Ithaca work from home compared to residents of Akron.
 Akron, OHIthaca, NYUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1827
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 Commute Mode
 Akron, OHIthaca, NYUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.6%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.6%8.6%
 Mass Transit3.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock2.0%0.5%
 Walk1.8%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock20.5%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Akron, OHIthaca, NYUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock15.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.20.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock23.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.14.8%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.9.6%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.3.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.6%2.9%
Reviews for Akron    31 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I grew up and lived in Akron, OH for a majority of my life, with the exception of living in Panama City, FL for 8 years. The town is pretty decent, affordable utilities,  More

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Over 4 years ago

This area is completely run down. Ghetto with a capital  More

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My goodness, I had to create an account to counterbalance all the negative people. I grew up in Ellet, went to an Akron Public School, graduated with a bachelor's from  More

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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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 4 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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