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Grand Rapids, MI vs Ithaca, NY

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- The average commute for residents of Ithaca is 1.1% shorter than it is for residents of Grand Rapids.
- 133.0% more residents of Ithaca work from home compared to residents of Grand Rapids.
 Grand Rapids, MIIthaca, NYUnited States
 Commute Time191827
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 Commute Mode
 Grand Rapids, MIIthaca, NYUnited States
 Auto (alone)71.5%28.0%73.2%
 Carpool10.0%6.6%8.6%
 Mass Transit3.3%12.0%4.2%
 Bicycle0.9%2.0%0.5%
 Walk4.4%29.3%2.5%
 Work at Home8.8%20.5%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Grand Rapids, MIIthaca, NYUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.3%2.1%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.12.2%15.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.19.8%24.7%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.24.2%23.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.17.5%13.6%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.6.0%4.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.4%9.0%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.1.3%1.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.9%1.8%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.3.7%2.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.0%1.3%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.0.8%1.6%2.9%
Reviews for Grand Rapids    62 Reviews

I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

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Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

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Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  More

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

BILL · 

For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 3 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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