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Chapel Hill, NC vs Atlanta, GA

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- The average commute for residents of Atlanta is 8.2% longer than it is for residents of Chapel Hill.
- 15.0% fewer residents of Atlanta work from home compared to residents of Chapel Hill.
 Chapel Hill, NCAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2827
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 Commute Mode
 Chapel Hill, NCAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Auto (alone)51.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock4.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit8.1%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.0%0.5%
 Walk8.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock18.6%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Chapel Hill, NCAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.4.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock5.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.18.1%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock17.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.17.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.9.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock7.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.5%2.9%
Reviews for Chapel Hill    16 Reviews

Between my wife and I, we've lived in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, and Chapel Hill, and it's Chapel Hill we prefer. Franklin Street is always lively with an eclectic mix of  More

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I am not sure if Bert has actually been to the Triangle, but for starters, Durham, as Chapel Hill residents know and envy, is and has been for 5 yrs now a vibrant  More

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someone told me they live in the hills/mountains right near chapel hill, and the summers are much cooler there, while the town itself is easily accessible. is this  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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