2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Chicago, IL vs San Marcos, CA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of San Marcos is 8.2% shorter than it is for residents of Chicago.
- 12.4% more residents of San Marcos work from home compared to residents of Chicago.
 Chicago, ILSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2627
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 Commute Mode
 Chicago, ILSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)47.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit23.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.4%0.5%
 Walk5.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock13.9%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Chicago, ILSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.6.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock16.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.7%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.19.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.11.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.5%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 San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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