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Bedford, VA vs Roanoke, VA

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- The average commute for residents of Roanoke is 1.7% shorter than it is for residents of Bedford.
- 369.9% more residents of Roanoke work from home compared to residents of Bedford.
 Bedford, VARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2127
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 Commute Mode
 Bedford, VARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Auto (alone)83.6%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.3%0.5%
 Walk1.0%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock7.7%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Bedford, VARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.5.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock11.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.11.9%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock22.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.5.7%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.9%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.23.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.9%2.9%
Reviews for Bedford    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Beford county for 17 years and the cost of living is great! I disagree with the person who said the cost of living is high. I bought a fairly new home on  More

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Over 17 years ago

this is a really nice area and friendly folks---but the cost of living and home prices are very high---it seems that groceries are a pricey item all and all you need  More

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Over 19 years ago

Little if any culture other than wals in the woods and visits to D-Day memorial. Elks home theater is only drama  More

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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