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Fair Oaks, CA vs Carlsbad, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Carlsbad is 1.7% shorter than it is for residents of Fair Oaks.
- 51.1% more residents of Carlsbad work from home compared to residents of Fair Oaks.
 Fair Oaks, CACarlsbad, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2827
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 Fair Oaks, CACarlsbad, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock5.2%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.3%0.5%
 Walk0.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock21.7%9.7%
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 Fair Oaks, CACarlsbad, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.4%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.10.1%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock18.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.7%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock5.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.17.9%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock9.7%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.4.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.3%2.9%
Reviews for Fair Oaks    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I grew up in the little section nestled near the hospital, It's more citrus heights than it is fair oaks but i get in on a technicality. I loved growing up here, hella  More

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Moved here in June and am leaving in September. Not an ideal place. Sacramento county is one of the worst. Move to Placer county, much better amenities. There are NO  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Orangevale, CA for about 10 years. Fair Oaks is right next door and ever since I've lived in the area I have LOVED Fair Oaks. The homes off of Winding Way  More

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Reviews for Carlsbad    38 Reviews

I've lived in Carlsbad (92008) for 8 years now and really appreciate all that it has to offer. Yes, ALL of San Diego County is expensive, but Carlsbad has [possibly]  More

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Over 4 years ago

Carlson has the worst winters. It averages about 10 meters of snow per week. Every shop is  More

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Ok, I get it, the climate is mild and tolerable but even that is over-rated when you consider how many cloudy days there are in this town. The sun coming out at 3 and  More

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