2024 Compare Cities Commuting:
Chicago, IL vs Berkeley, CA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Berkeley is 3.8% shorter than it is for residents of Chicago.
- 82.8% more residents of Berkeley work from home compared to residents of Chicago.
 Chicago, ILBerkeley, CAUnited States
 Commute Time343127
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 Commute Mode
 Chicago, ILBerkeley, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)47.4%30.2%73.2%
 Carpool7.5%4.6%8.6%
 Mass Transit23.4%19.7%4.2%
 Bicycle1.5%5.9%0.5%
 Walk5.9%15.0%2.5%
 Work at Home12.3%22.5%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Chicago, ILBerkeley, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.1%2.4%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.3.6%6.2%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.6.6%13.2%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.9.7%15.6%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.0%12.3%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.6.4%4.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.19.4%12.0%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.4.3%2.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.7%4.7%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.15.1%12.4%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.11.9%10.6%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.3.1%3.4%2.9%
Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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Reviews for Berkeley    14 Reviews

Have lived in Berkeley for about 35 years now. Housing/Real Estate: If you're looking to move here, $1,000,000 will get you a small cottage in the "flats". Most of  More

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Over 11 years ago

We have the best climate -- summers and winters are mild. Lots of  More

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Over 13 years ago

The 60's have left Berkeley and now it is about MONEY...and the people there have plenty of it and nice hybrid cars (looks like 2 per household) and with a great bicycle  More

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