2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Ames, IA vs Brighton, CO

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Brighton is 16.0% longer than it is for residents of Ames.
- 14.2% fewer residents of Brighton work from home compared to residents of Ames.
 Ames, IABrighton, COUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3327
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 Commute Mode
 Ames, IABrighton, COUnited States
 Auto (alone)64.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock11.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit7.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk8.8%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock8.0%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Ames, IABrighton, COUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.5.3%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock10.4%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.27.8%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock9.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.7.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.8%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.4.5%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock12.7%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.5%2.9%
Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 13 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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Reviews for Brighton    2 Reviews

I bought a house in Adams County Colorado found out that the same family had built my house and the house next door and shared the driveway the realestat agents told me  More

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Over 15 years ago

My name is Sandra I use to live in Eagle Pass until I got married and move to Colorado.I go and visit my parents once or twice a year they live in Chula Vista  More

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