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Chicago, IL vs Charlottesville, VA

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- The average commute for residents of Charlottesville is 16.7% shorter than it is for residents of Chicago.
- 2.9% more residents of Charlottesville work from home compared to residents of Chicago.
 Chicago, ILCharlottesville, VAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1827
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 Commute Mode
 Chicago, ILCharlottesville, VAUnited States
 Auto (alone)47.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit23.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock2.5%0.5%
 Walk5.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock12.7%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Chicago, ILCharlottesville, VAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock16.2%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.6.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock22.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock5.1%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.19.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.6%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.11.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.3%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 Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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