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Harrisburg, PA vs West Lafayette, IN

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of West Lafayette is 4.0% shorter than it is for residents of Harrisburg.
- 17.8% fewer residents of West Lafayette work from home compared to residents of Harrisburg.

Transportation
 Harrisburg, PAWest Lafayette, INUnited States
 Commute Time191527
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 Commute Mode
 Harrisburg, PAWest Lafayette, INUnited States
 Auto (alone)59.2%54.4%73.2%
 Carpool9.6%4.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit5.1%5.8%4.2%
 Bicycle0.7%3.8%0.5%
 Walk11.7%23.3%2.5%
 Work at Home9.3%7.6%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Harrisburg, PAWest Lafayette, INUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.6%4.2%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.10.7%18.1%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.20.8%29.0%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.25.0%25.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.16.4%10.4%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.4.4%3.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.9.2%3.7%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.1.3%0.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.2%1.7%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.3.8%1.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.7%1.6%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.0.8%0.5%2.9%

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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 7 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 West Lafayette    11 Reviews

I am originally from Greencastle, Indiana, a nice friendly rural town and home to DePauw University. Presently, I live in West Lafayette, Indiana, due to my having been  More

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Over 10 years ago

It's a nice small town. It's too bad it's not closer to Indy. I think I would like it here  More

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Over 13 years ago

They have good schools, parks and always have events to  More

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ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120
ZIPS IN WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA
47906 47907

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