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Carlsbad, CA vs San Diego, CA

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- The average commute for residents of San Diego is 3.5% shorter than it is for residents of Carlsbad.
- 35.4% fewer residents of San Diego work from home compared to residents of Carlsbad.
 Carlsbad, CASan Diego, CAUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Carlsbad, CASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)69.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.2%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.7%0.5%
 Walk1.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock14.0%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Carlsbad, CASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock6.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.14.1%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock19.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock8.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.12.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock5.7%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.6.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.7%2.9%
Reviews for Carlsbad    38 Reviews

I've lived in Carlsbad (92008) for 8 years now and really appreciate all that it has to offer. Yes, ALL of San Diego County is expensive, but Carlsbad has [possibly]  More

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Over 4 years ago

Carlson has the worst winters. It averages about 10 meters of snow per week. Every shop is  More

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Ok, I get it, the climate is mild and tolerable but even that is over-rated when you consider how many cloudy days there are in this town. The sun coming out at 3 and  More

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Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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