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Columbia, TN vs Athens, TN

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- The average commute for residents of Athens is 7.0% shorter than it is for residents of Columbia.
- 40.5% fewer residents of Athens work from home compared to residents of Columbia.
 Columbia, TNAthens, TNUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Columbia, TNAthens, TNUnited States
 Auto (alone)81.9%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.1%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.0%0.5%
 Walk0.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock4.2%9.7%
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 Columbia, TNAthens, TNUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.8%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock15.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.7%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock12.6%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.15.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock8.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.10.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.9.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.8%2.9%
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Reviews for Columbia    7 Reviews
T · Columbia, TN
Charm and Quality of Life
Over 9 years ago

I was disturbed when I say old comments on this page. I recently moved to Columbia, TN. I saw associations with crime and other things that do not reflect what is by far  More

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Rose · Nashville, TN
Columbia, Tennessee
Over 16 years ago

The jobs in Columbia, Tennessee are scarce in comparison to cities. It has been that way since the '90's. In the 90's General Electric and other major companies left the  More

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Marla  · Columbia, TN
Nice climate
Over 17 years ago

Small old fashioned city. Not very progressive. great weather adequate schools no job growth. reasonable housing costs close to Nashville very few  More

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Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews
Mary · Athens, TN
Athens is great except for the healthcare.
Over 8 years ago

Hi! I live in Athens, TN but am originally from Florida. Athens, TN is a beautiful city right between Chattanooga and Knoxville. We are 2 hours from Atlanta, GA,   More

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Anderlee · Athens, TN
none
Over 14 years ago

i thnik it is fine the way it  More

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