2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Durham, NC vs Buffalo, NY

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- The average commute for residents of Buffalo is 2.7% shorter than it is for residents of Durham.
- 62.4% fewer residents of Buffalo work from home compared to residents of Durham.
 Durham, NCBuffalo, NYUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Durham, NCBuffalo, NYUnited States
 Auto (alone)70.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.7%0.5%
 Walk2.2%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock5.5%9.7%
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 Durham, NCBuffalo, NYUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock12.1%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.17.1%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock22.3%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.12.3%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.6%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.3%2.9%
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 4 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 4 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 Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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