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Chicago, IL vs Seal Beach, CA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Seal Beach is 3.3% shorter than it is for residents of Chicago.
- 35.8% more residents of Seal Beach work from home compared to residents of Chicago.
 Chicago, ILSeal Beach, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3127
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 Commute Mode
 Chicago, ILSeal Beach, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)47.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock4.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit23.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.8%0.5%
 Walk5.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock16.7%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Chicago, ILSeal Beach, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.1%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.6.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock12.6%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.19.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock15.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.11.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock4.5%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 Seal Beach    3 Reviews

Beach towns are notoriously crowded in the summer, but if you can overlook the crowds you will find a small town feeling comforting in Seal Beach. The beach community of  More

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Over 18 years ago

Seal Beach has the best weather of any place I've lived, and I've lived in two coutries, 5 states, and 14 cities or towns. Seal Beach has vitually no air pullution,  More

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My dad and uncle were born and raised in Seal Beach; my grandparents bought their family home back in 1963 (when my dad was 12) for about $50K. 3 bedroom, 2 bath,  More

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