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Atlanta, GA vs Fort Lauderdale, FL

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- The average commute for residents of Fort Lauderdale is 1.7% shorter than it is for residents of Atlanta.
- 38.8% fewer residents of Fort Lauderdale work from home compared to residents of Atlanta.
 Atlanta, GAFort Lauderdale, FLUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2627
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 Commute Mode
 Atlanta, GAFort Lauderdale, FLUnited States
 Auto (alone)59.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit8.6%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.9%0.5%
 Walk4.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock11.4%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Atlanta, GAFort Lauderdale, FLUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.2%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock9.1%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.12.4%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock17.0%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.9%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock7.4%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.0%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 Fort Lauderdale    64 Reviews

Fort Lauderdale and South Florida are eclectic, which makes for a tough adjustment if you're from a homogenous area. The secret is to find the location of all the things  More

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Like any city, Fort Lauderdale has it's good points and it's bad. On the good side you can't beat the weather here, especially October to June. No snow and no winter  More

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Over 10 years ago

My husband I are are from Illinois and Indiana. We moved here five years ago and we still HATE it! In the Midwest people are friendly and care about others. I can't  More

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