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Imperial Beach, CA vs San Marcos, CA

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- The average commute for residents of San Marcos is 1.9% shorter than it is for residents of Imperial Beach.
- 76.3% more residents of San Marcos work from home compared to residents of Imperial Beach.
 Imperial Beach, CASan Marcos, CAUnited States
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 Imperial Beach, CASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)75.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit5.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.4%0.5%
 Walk2.5%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock13.9%9.7%
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 Imperial Beach, CASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.9%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.9.8%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock16.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.17.8%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.7%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.7.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.7.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.5%2.9%
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Reviews for Imperial Beach    5 Reviews
richard  · Imperial Beach, CA
the spot
Over 14 years ago

In my opinion, imperial beach is the best place to live. IB is the perfect place to raise a family. It has the perfect amount of the good and the bad.  More

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Sean · Imperial Beach, CA
Great beach, but terrible schools and still presen
Over 19 years ago

My wife and I moved here from Chula Vista, CA before we knew she was pregnant, attracted by the opportunity to live right near the ocean; in a small, albeit somewhat  More

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IDaveZ · Imperial Beach, CA
Great Housing
Over 20 years ago

Come live in San Diego's most affordable beach community...Imperial  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 8 years ago

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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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 16 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 19 years ago

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

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