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Atascadero, CA vs San Marcos, TX

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- The average commute for residents of San Marcos is 1.0% shorter than it is for residents of Atascadero.
- 30.9% fewer residents of San Marcos work from home compared to residents of Atascadero.
 Atascadero, CASan Marcos, TXUnited States
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 Atascadero, CASan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Auto (alone)74.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.6%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.2%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.0%0.5%
 Walk3.5%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock7.4%9.7%
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 Atascadero, CASan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.4.4%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock15.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.11.1%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock18.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.19.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.11.3%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.3.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.6%2.9%
Reviews for Atascadero    8 Reviews

Moved up here 20 years ago from coastal Southern California and we love it. Home prices are high, and wages do not keep pace, but that’s a problem for all of California.  More

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Over 10 years ago

Have lived on the Central Coast of California for many years, and the area is wonderful with a moderate Med climate and laid back lifestyle. Unfortunately as I near  More

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We moved to Atascadero in 2006 and at that time it was nice, low crime rate. Lots of places to eat and go out. BUT today 2015 is a lot different. The homeless have  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    6 Reviews

An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the  More

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Over 17 years ago

San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a  More

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Over 18 years ago

I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best  More

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