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Compton, CA vs Alpharetta, GA

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- The average commute for residents of Alpharetta is 3.4% shorter than it is for residents of Compton.
- 760.0% more residents of Alpharetta work from home compared to residents of Compton.
 Compton, CAAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2827
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 Commute Mode
 Compton, CAAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Auto (alone)79.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock4.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit3.9%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk0.6%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock26.4%9.7%
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 Compton, CAAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.0.3%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.9%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.8.3%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.14.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.26.1%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock13.4%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.7.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.8%2.9%
Reviews for Compton    6 Reviews

I visit Compton each Summer. This is one of the most welcoming and spectacular cities to work. live and raise a family in. The educational system is superior to most,  More

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Over 10 years ago

looking for a good neighborhood to live in  More

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What was the last writer thinking! Must have been locked up too long, or hasn't been around much. Probably lived in Compton or LA County his whole life. Compton is  More

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Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

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Over 8 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

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