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Atlanta, GA vs San Mateo, CA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of San Mateo is 1.1% longer than it is for residents of Atlanta.
- 16.8% fewer residents of San Mateo work from home compared to residents of Atlanta.
 Atlanta, GASan Mateo, CAUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Atlanta, GASan Mateo, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)59.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit8.6%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.0%0.5%
 Walk4.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock15.5%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Atlanta, GASan Mateo, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.2%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock6.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.12.4%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock14.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock11.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.2%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 San Mateo    12 Reviews

I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample  More

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I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in  More

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Over 15 years ago

San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to  More

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