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Imperial Beach, CA vs San Rafael, CA

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- The average commute for residents of San Rafael is 0.9% shorter than it is for residents of Imperial Beach.
- 129.9% more residents of San Rafael work from home compared to residents of Imperial Beach.
 Imperial Beach, CASan Rafael, CAUnited States
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 Imperial Beach, CASan Rafael, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)75.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock12.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit5.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.2%0.5%
 Walk2.5%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock18.1%9.7%
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 Imperial Beach, CASan Rafael, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.9%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock9.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.9.8%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock16.6%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.17.8%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.7%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.7.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock9.4%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.7.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.7%2.9%
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Reviews for Imperial Beach    5 Reviews
richard  · Imperial Beach, CA
the spot
Over 13 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 18 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 19 years ago

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

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Reviews for San Rafael    7 Reviews
Monica · San Rafael, CA
Moderation is always good
Over 13 years ago

San Rafael is only 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco, but the weather is completely different. It's sunny most of the year, including in the summer when the city  More

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Jonathan · San Rafael, CA
Crime
Over 15 years ago

I feal very safe in this town. I think getting stopped for talking on your cell phone while driving is a big deal here. Thats about all I can  More

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David · San Rafael, CA
San Rafael
Over 17 years ago

Cost of living too high. Unfriendly  More

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