2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Brainerd, MN vs Aurora, CO

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Aurora is 12.6% longer than it is for residents of Brainerd.
- 182.0% more residents of Aurora work from home compared to residents of Brainerd.
 Brainerd, MNAurora, COUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3027
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 Commute Mode
 Brainerd, MNAurora, COUnited States
 Auto (alone)80.9%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock10.2%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.2%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk2.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock10.8%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Brainerd, MNAurora, COUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.7%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock4.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.25.3%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock13.3%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.8.8%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock8.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.10.1%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock9.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.6%2.9%
Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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Reviews for Aurora    40 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Used to be affordable. I lived in aurora for 5 years and it was a great because I could drive to all the cool places in Denver and elsewhere. I was priced out  More

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It is ok. Not great. It used to be worth the cost (4/5 stars). The schools are mediocre, the people are hit or miss. People born here are friendly but  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived here for 10 years, and I gotta say, it's easily one of the most overpriced cities I've ever lived in. The cost of living makes it not worth it to live here,  More

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