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Harrisburg, PA vs Durham, NC

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- The average commute for residents of Durham is 3.1% longer than it is for residents of Harrisburg.
- 57.3% more residents of Durham work from home compared to residents of Harrisburg.
 Harrisburg, PADurham, NCUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2327
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 Commute Mode
 Harrisburg, PADurham, NCUnited States
 Auto (alone)59.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit5.1%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.5%0.5%
 Walk11.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock14.6%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Harrisburg, PADurham, NCUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.20.8%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock21.3%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.16.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.9.2%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock4.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.4%2.9%
Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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