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Durham, NC vs Austin, TX

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Austin is 2.0% longer than it is for residents of Durham.
- 25.9% more residents of Austin work from home compared to residents of Durham.

Transportation
 Durham, NCAustin, TXUnited States
 Commute Time232427
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 Commute Mode
 Durham, NCAustin, TXUnited States
 Auto (alone)70.7%66.2%73.2%
 Carpool8.0%7.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.7%2.7%4.2%
 Bicycle0.5%1.0%0.5%
 Walk2.2%2.6%2.5%
 Work at Home14.6%18.4%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Durham, NCAustin, TXUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.6%1.8%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.7.6%7.9%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.17.1%13.0%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.21.3%19.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.2%17.0%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.7.3%7.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.12.3%15.7%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.2.8%2.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.8%3.1%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.4.8%6.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.7%3.7%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.1.4%1.5%2.9%

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Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 3 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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Reviews for Austin    449 Reviews

This Year

Good place to visit.  More

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Austin is too expensive. Let's get that out of the way. Other than that it is a fun city. Ladybird Lake makes the city, imo. The ability to stand up paddle, kayak, walk  More

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The city continues to grow quickly, which a lot of people don't like. I get it, you fall in love with a city, and it's growing so fast that you don't recognize the same  More

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ZIPS IN DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
27713 27707 27703 27705 27704 27701 27712 27503 27709
ZIPS IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
78745, 78753, 78741, 78748, 78744, 78704, 78758, 78759, 78749, 78723, 40 total

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