2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Hilo, HI vs San Marcos, CA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of San Marcos is 7.1% longer than it is for residents of Hilo.
- 62.6% more residents of San Marcos work from home compared to residents of Hilo.
 Hilo, HISan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2627
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 Commute Mode
 Hilo, HISan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)71.9%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.4%0.5%
 Walk2.8%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock13.9%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Hilo, HISan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.8%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.28.3%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock16.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.14.5%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.7%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.4.8%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.5%2.9%
Reviews for Hilo    10 Reviews

If you’re looking at Hilo, then you’re likely being recruited in the medical or education fields. These are where the greatest needs of the community lie, and there are  More

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Over 4 years ago

I enjoyed living in Hawaii County for a number of years, most in Hilo. While Hilo has problems, they are few compared to mainland USA. I never experienced racism by  More

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Over 4 years ago

Too much racism from "native Hawaiians" who aren't actually natives. That keeps me from living in that paradise. I'm this is the "natives" goal.  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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