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Brookings, SD vs Ruston, LA

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- The average commute for residents of Ruston is 1.5% longer than it is for residents of Brookings.
- 27.4% fewer residents of Ruston work from home compared to residents of Brookings.
 Brookings, SDRuston, LAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1427
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 Commute Mode
 Brookings, SDRuston, LAUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.0%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk4.2%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock6.2%9.7%
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 Brookings, SDRuston, LAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.8.9%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock31.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.31.4%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock11.7%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.4.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock0.8%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.2.8%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.5%2.9%
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Reviews for Brookings    5 Reviews
Ginger Thomson · Brookings, SD
The Best City in South Dakota, no, America!
Over 12 years ago

The 165-foot tall Coughlin Campanile in Brookings, SD, can be seen from miles away, marking Brookings, South Dakota, home of South Dakota State University. The  More

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Michael · Brookings, SD
Nice Midwestern Town
Over 16 years ago

Nice Midwestern  More

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maria · Brookings, SD
a nice small town but not for everyone.
Over 18 years ago

i am originally from arizona, abandoned here by my ex husband. being a minority in the area is not the best idea as this city is slow to accept new comers to the area.  More

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Reviews for Ruston    2 Reviews
Steven · Ruston, LA
Would not recommend it
Over 4 years ago

Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have  More

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Current · Ruston, LA
Wouldn’t make the voice to live here again
Over 5 years ago

Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me  More

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