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Harlingen, TX vs Abilene, TX

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- The average commute for residents of Abilene is 1.7% shorter than it is for residents of Harlingen.
- 5.1% fewer residents of Abilene work from home compared to residents of Harlingen.
 Harlingen, TXAbilene, TXUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1527
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 Commute Mode
 Harlingen, TXAbilene, TXUnited States
 Auto (alone)82.1%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock10.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.1%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.3%0.5%
 Walk0.8%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock6.6%9.7%
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 Harlingen, TXAbilene, TXUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock21.2%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.29.1%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock25.0%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.10.5%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock1.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock1.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.5%2.9%
Reviews for Harlingen    6 Reviews

Harlingen is a city that offers retirees the most bang for the buck! It is near enough to McAllen and Brownsville and all they offer. You get a wide variety of shopping  More

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This area of the state of Texas is bland to most people from the East and northeast. However the community has everything you need at a price you can afford. Dining out  More

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Over 8 years ago

Here is what you will not get in Harlingen: easy access to great museums and Michelin starred restaurants. However, there are things that counter it. 1) It is  More

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Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 5 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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