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Carlsbad, CA vs San Marcos, CA

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- The average commute for residents of San Marcos is 1.7% shorter than it is for residents of Carlsbad.
- 36.1% fewer residents of San Marcos work from home compared to residents of Carlsbad.
 Carlsbad, CASan Marcos, CAUnited States
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 Carlsbad, CASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)69.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.4%0.5%
 Walk1.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock13.9%9.7%
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 Carlsbad, CASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.14.1%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock16.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.7%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.12.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.6.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.5%2.9%
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Reviews for Carlsbad    38 Reviews
Fun · Carlsbad, CA
If you can afford it, Carlsbad is the place
Over 3 years ago

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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Tog · Athens, GA
Brutal winters
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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Tim · Broomfield, CO
Too rude for me, but Climate is nice.
Over 4 years ago

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 Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 7 years ago

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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