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Atlanta, GA vs Philadelphia, PA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Philadelphia is 5.2% longer than it is for residents of Atlanta.
- 42.2% fewer residents of Philadelphia work from home compared to residents of Atlanta.

Transportation
 Atlanta, GAPhiladelphia, PAUnited States
 Commute Time283327
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 Commute Mode
 Atlanta, GAPhiladelphia, PAUnited States
 Auto (alone)59.8%48.3%73.2%
 Carpool4.8%7.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit8.6%21.4%4.2%
 Bicycle1.0%2.0%0.5%
 Walk4.4%7.6%2.5%
 Work at Home18.6%10.8%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Atlanta, GAPhiladelphia, PAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.2%1.7%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.5.6%4.4%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.12.4%7.7%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.17.1%11.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.2%13.4%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.7.4%6.8%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.0%18.9%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.3.3%3.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.5%5.6%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.7.3%12.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.4%9.5%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.3.5%4.0%2.9%

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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 1 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 Philadelphia    138 Reviews

I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

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Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

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Over 3 years ago

do not go. do not travel to. Will charge you fees, anything - to pay for the mess that they made. Life long resident, born here as well. I'm Very sorry to say. Go  More

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ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total
ZIPS IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
19120, 19111, 19124, 19143, 19134, 19149, 19104, 19148, 19140, 19145, 48 total

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