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Detroit, MI vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Atlanta is 2.1% longer than it is for residents of Detroit.
- 154.0% more residents of Atlanta work from home compared to residents of Detroit.

Transportation
 Detroit, MIAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Commute Time262827
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 Commute Mode
 Detroit, MIAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Auto (alone)67.4%59.8%73.2%
 Carpool12.2%4.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit6.7%8.6%4.2%
 Bicycle0.6%1.0%0.5%
 Walk3.3%4.4%2.5%
 Work at Home7.3%18.6%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Detroit, MIAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.1%1.2%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.5.6%5.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.12.8%12.4%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.17.8%17.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.19.3%18.2%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.7.8%7.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.17.2%15.0%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.2.6%3.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.8%3.5%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.6.3%7.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.4.1%5.4%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.2.4%3.5%2.9%

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Reviews for Detroit    116 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Have lived in the area for over a year (suburb of Grosse Pointe), but I work in downtown Detroit. I'm amazed at how cool this city is. So much to do and see, tat we  More

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Spent some time in the city but lived in multiple suburban areas in the metro area. I lived in Farmington Hills, Novi, Birmingham, and Rochester. Really, all were great.  More

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Cold, unfriendly, envious people within the city limits. The unfriendliness can turn into aggression and sometimes even bullying. Crabs in a barrel reside here and the  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 1 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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ZIPS IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN
48228, 48219, 48235, 48224, 48227, 48221, 48205, 48234, 48209, 48210, 28 total
ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total

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