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Cary, NC vs South Plainfield, NJ

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- The average commute for residents of South Plainfield is 5.7% longer than it is for residents of Cary.
- 55.4% fewer residents of South Plainfield work from home compared to residents of Cary.
 Cary, NCSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2827
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 Cary, NCSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Auto (alone)67.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk1.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock10.0%9.7%
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 Cary, NCSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock10.2%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.8%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock13.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.8%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.13.8%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock5.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock10.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.4%2.9%
Reviews for Cary    63 Reviews

Cary is up-and-coming “cool.” The downtown is revitalized and growing. The town takes urban planning very seriously. The home prices have definitely spiked in the last  More

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Over 9 years ago

I've lived in NY, CT, MA, and in Miami FL. Now here in Cary NC for the past 10 years. For what I want and need at this phase of my life, I really like it here! All the  More

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Over 9 years ago

As a Real Estate Agent, I consider Cary the most central location in the Triangle, it basically takes you twenty minutes to get to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough,   More

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Reviews for South Plainfield    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Environmentally conscious community. Great school system. Comfortable and safe recreation facilities and parks. Residents are consistently engaged in physical fitness  More

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located within a moments drive to all major hiways that are perfect for the easy commute. Public transportation either choose the bus line or train are conveinently  More

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Over 20 years ago

Closeness to NY and having a strong economy in NJ has lead to a vibrant and diverse life. Good scools, hospitals and public services - the staple of any good city is  More

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