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Delray Beach, FL vs Chicago, IL

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- The average commute for residents of Chicago is 11.5% longer than it is for residents of Delray Beach.
- 8.3% fewer residents of Chicago work from home compared to residents of Delray Beach.
 Delray Beach, FLChicago, ILUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3427
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 Commute Mode
 Delray Beach, FLChicago, ILUnited States
 Auto (alone)74.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.2%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.5%0.5%
 Walk1.6%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock12.3%9.7%
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 Delray Beach, FLChicago, ILUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.9%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock3.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.14.8%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock9.7%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.14.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.14.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock15.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.3.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.1%2.9%
Reviews for Delray Beach    19 Reviews

Great place to live, however, the school system isn't great. You really need to pick Boca Raton, or if you're willing to live a bit farther West, Wellington, for better  More

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I have lived in over 100 places and homes..even as a child my parents lived moving every few years..i learned to live that too..getting new ideas for decorating and new  More

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The area has been totally regentrified over the past 10 years. It's outdoor cafe's and restaurants, shops and, of course, a fabulous beach. the beach has cabanas,  More

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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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