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Elgin, IL vs Columbus, IN

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- The average commute for residents of Columbus is 10.1% shorter than it is for residents of Elgin.
- 24.2% more residents of Columbus work from home compared to residents of Elgin.
 Elgin, ILColumbus, INUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Elgin, ILColumbus, INUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.5%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock10.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.9%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.4%0.5%
 Walk1.2%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock10.9%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Elgin, ILColumbus, INUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.4%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock19.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock18.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.1%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.5%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.7.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.6%2.9%
Reviews for Elgin    9 Reviews

When I first moved to Elgin 2 years ago I did not like it. I lived in a mobile home park near the river and highway 90 in a senior community that over prices it's lot  More

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Hi, as a way of updating the post for Elgin and providing a rebuttal for some of the negative reviews, I've decided to post on this board. I've lived in Elgin since  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Elgin my whole life and it is very sad to read these comments about my town.... I'm a senior at South Elgin High School and I will be graduating this  More

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Reviews for Columbus    16 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I grew up in Columbus Indiana and returned 38 years later after retiring. Columbus has always been a unique place to live and well above average for Indiana. However,  More

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Columbus is a beautiful town for young families or up and coming professionals. It has great restaurants, parks, architecture, and diverse recreation.   More

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Columbus is a friendly town that is welcoming to people from all backgrounds. It provides lots of amenities for young families with very close proximity to big cities  More

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