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Glendale, CA vs Palo Alto, CA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Palo Alto is 3.5% shorter than it is for residents of Glendale.
- 81.5% more residents of Palo Alto work from home compared to residents of Glendale.
 Glendale, CAPalo Alto, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2427
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 Commute Mode
 Glendale, CAPalo Alto, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)72.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.6%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock7.5%0.5%
 Walk3.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock24.1%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Glendale, CAPalo Alto, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock8.4%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.11.8%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock18.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.17.6%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock6.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.8.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.6%2.9%
Reviews for Glendale    15 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 12 years. I agree with what others have written about the weather, location, cost of living, and charm. I also agree that crime has grown, and the  More

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Over 11 years ago

Incorporated in 1906, Glendale California is a "Little" big city. 200,000 people in a 30 sq. mile area. Situated between the San Gabriel & San Fernando Valleys, so the  More

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Over 15 years ago

Glendale is a wonderful place to live in. It's green, clean, safe, and it's very pretty.According to statistics, Glendale was in the list of 10 safest cities with  More

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Reviews for Palo Alto    8 Reviews

The Bay Area in general, but Palo Alto specifically provides many of the qualities sought by many; the climate is beautiful, there is access to cultural and recreational  More

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Over 17 years ago

Very  More

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Over 18 years ago

VTA and SamsTrans and Caltrain all provide good service and most times frequency of service is  More

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