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Atlanta, GA vs Bethesda, MD

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- The average commute for residents of Bethesda is 1.4% longer than it is for residents of Atlanta.
- 33.0% more residents of Bethesda work from home compared to residents of Atlanta.
 Atlanta, GABethesda, MDUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Atlanta, GABethesda, MDUnited States
 Auto (alone)59.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock4.2%8.6%
 Mass Transit8.6%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock2.2%0.5%
 Walk4.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock24.7%9.7%
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 Atlanta, GABethesda, MDUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.2%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock6.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.12.4%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock11.0%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock5.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock15.5%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.1%2.9%
Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Bethesda    12 Reviews

Bethesda is awesome if you want to live near DC and in a relatively safe city that has few parking issues. Montgomery county has parking lots in downtown Bethesda and  More

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Amenities are plentiful, but costs continue to rise as do local and state taxes. Overall not a friendly place to  More

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Essentially an upscale suburb of Washington DC. Public transport is easy, there's plenty to do (though with none of the edginess of living closer in DC) and it's minutes  More

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