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Christiansburg, VA vs Alpena, MI

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- The average commute for residents of Alpena is 7.9% shorter than it is for residents of Christiansburg.
- 24.0% fewer residents of Alpena work from home compared to residents of Christiansburg.
 Christiansburg, VAAlpena, MIUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1127
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 Commute Mode
 Christiansburg, VAAlpena, MIUnited States
 Auto (alone)81.5%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock2.5%0.5%
 Walk1.0%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock5.9%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Christiansburg, VAAlpena, MIUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.9%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock40.4%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.23.1%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock8.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.6%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock0.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.7.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock1.5%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.6%2.9%
Reviews for Christiansburg    4 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I am a 30 year resident of Christiansburg. The cost of living is low here overall. Crime rate is low, weather is moderate with four true seasons. Blacksburg costs more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Virginia Tech is 7 miles down the road and a great place to educate and join the Hokie  More

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I have lived in Christiansburg for two years. I have found it to be a very nice place to live. Many community activities, low crime, nice neighborhoods. A very community  More

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Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 12 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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