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Altoona, PA vs Eureka, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Eureka is 2.9% shorter than it is for residents of Altoona.
- 143.2% more residents of Eureka work from home compared to residents of Altoona.
 Altoona, PAEureka, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1627
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 Commute Mode
 Altoona, PAEureka, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)80.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock11.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.9%0.5%
 Walk4.1%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock9.8%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Altoona, PAEureka, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.5.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock29.0%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.27.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.3%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.5.3%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock0.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.9%2.9%
Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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Reviews for Eureka    43 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I lived here 7 years and moved away a year ago. Crime and homelessness was really bad. Public funds which should be used to improve infrastructure somehow disappeared.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I enjoy living in Eureka. There is a lot of beautiful outdoor trails. The climate is mild. Other places I have lived were freezing cold in winter, and flaming hot in  More

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I lived in a suburb just north of Eureka for three years. It has a small-town feel, where everybody seems to know everybody. There is zero traffic, but that's because  More

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