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Chicago, IL vs Decatur, GA

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- The average commute for residents of Decatur is 7.5% shorter than it is for residents of Chicago.
- 104.1% more residents of Decatur work from home compared to residents of Chicago.
 Chicago, ILDecatur, GAUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Chicago, ILDecatur, GAUnited States
 Auto (alone)47.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock3.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit23.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.0%0.5%
 Walk5.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock25.2%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Chicago, ILDecatur, GAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.6.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock11.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock9.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.19.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock9.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.11.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.3%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 Decatur    9 Reviews

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Over 14 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

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