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Chicago, IL vs Ocean City, NJ

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- The average commute for residents of Ocean City is 4.3% shorter than it is for residents of Chicago.
- 11.5% fewer residents of Ocean City work from home compared to residents of Chicago.
 Chicago, ILOcean City, NJUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3027
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 Commute Mode
 Chicago, ILOcean City, NJUnited States
 Auto (alone)47.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit23.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock3.4%0.5%
 Walk5.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock10.9%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Chicago, ILOcean City, NJUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock15.9%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.6.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock7.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.1%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.19.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock7.7%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.11.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock5.2%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 Ocean City    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I've spent many summers in OC since the 1970s. It's a wonderful family town...a dry town! No alcohol sales, no bars! Long boardwalk with 2 amusement parks, a water  More

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I adore OC. I live 6 blocks from the beach, 2 from the bay. Beautiful scenery. Peaceful surroundings. Summer resort time is a little hectic, but fun. Winters are  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have summered or lived in Ocean City, NJ since I was born 41 years ago. Change, change, change is the common theme in this city. One constant is safe, family fun! The  More

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