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Golden, CO vs Vail, CO

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Vail is 5.5% shorter than it is for residents of Golden.
- 49.5% fewer residents of Vail work from home compared to residents of Golden.
 Golden, COVail, COUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1927
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 Commute Mode
 Golden, COVail, COUnited States
 Auto (alone)59.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock3.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.6%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.4%0.5%
 Walk6.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock11.2%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Golden, COVail, COUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.4.5%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock22.1%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.3%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock20.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.8.5%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock2.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.12.3%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.1%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock1.5%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.6.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock4.9%2.9%
Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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Reviews for Vail    5 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Vail..pros/ cons Pros 1. beautiful town 2. very low crime Cons 1. Ungodly expensive and that's an understatement 2. unless you are rich and beautiful, this isn't  More

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Over 19 years ago

Vail is beautiful year round. Fabulous skiing, hiking, fishing, shopping, restaurants, etc. However, the price you pay to live in a resort town is extremely high cost  More

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Over 20 years ago

Vail is very different that other areas of the U.S. I have lived in Seattle, Los Angeles, Orange County, Austin TX, Monterey CA... and it is another world here. World  More

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