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Chicago, IL vs Great Falls, VA

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- The average commute for residents of Great Falls is 1.7% longer than it is for residents of Chicago.
- 138.4% more residents of Great Falls work from home compared to residents of Chicago.
 Chicago, ILGreat Falls, VAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3627
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 Commute Mode
 Chicago, ILGreat Falls, VAUnited States
 Auto (alone)47.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock5.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit23.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.0%0.5%
 Walk5.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock29.4%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Chicago, ILGreat Falls, VAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock1.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.6.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock9.7%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock5.9%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.19.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock16.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.11.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.2%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 Great Falls    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Close to Washington, DC (so you get the benefits of a major metropolitan area), yet maintains a semi-rural character. No multi-family housing. Excellent school system.  More

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Over 19 years ago

We actually live in a small part of Great Falls that is located in Loudoun County, but this comment actually applies to the bulk of the area in Northern Virginia.   More

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Over 20 years ago

It takes way too much money out here for anyone who is just starting or trying to get a foothold in the working world. You cannot afford to live anywhere without having  More

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