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East Lansing, MI vs Erie, PA

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- The average commute for residents of Erie is 1.5% longer than it is for residents of East Lansing.
- 61.8% fewer residents of Erie work from home compared to residents of East Lansing.
 East Lansing, MIErie, PAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1827
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 East Lansing, MIErie, PAUnited States
 Auto (alone)50.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock13.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit6.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.8%0.5%
 Walk17.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock5.3%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 East Lansing, MIErie, PAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.8%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock16.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.28.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock22.7%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.11.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.3.9%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.1%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.6%2.9%
Reviews for East Lansing    4 Reviews

East Lansing is a wonderful, lively, youthful college town that has gotten better over time. You feel the strong Spartan Spirit everywhere as students, alumni and locals  More

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East Lansing is noted for being the home of one of the first Land Grant colleges -- Michigan State University. MSU has an large campus with an enormous area of land  More

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Over 17 years ago

East Lansing is a very pretty town. The town has had frequent problems with student rioters. Overall 60% of the town is composed of students. I would recommend East  More

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Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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