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Independence, MO vs Olathe, KS

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- The average commute for residents of Olathe is 2.5% shorter than it is for residents of Independence.
- 91.1% more residents of Olathe work from home compared to residents of Independence.
 Independence, MOOlathe, KSUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2227
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 Commute Mode
 Independence, MOOlathe, KSUnited States
 Auto (alone)84.9%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.2%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.1%0.5%
 Walk0.5%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock13.3%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Independence, MOOlathe, KSUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.5%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock9.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.10.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock19.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.8%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.19.1%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock4.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.2%2.9%
Reviews for Independence    10 Reviews

The ice age sent glaciers sweeping south, ending at what is the edge of the Missouri River. Independence, Missouri, has artesian water straight from this glacial melt  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived here pretty much all my life, and I have to say, I'm ready to get out. I'm not sure if the crime here has just skyrocketed over recent years, or if I was just  More

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Over 12 years ago

Independence, Missouri is just like any other fairly large, fairly old town. A city approaching 200 years old and having nearly 120,000 residents is going to have both  More

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Reviews for Olathe    15 Reviews

I've lived in Olathe for 12 years. Olathe is a quiet bedroom community with great schools. 21st Century program provides many career path choices at the high school  More

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Over 7 years ago

I'm just going to give it right to ya! Olathe is closer of a normal mid-class neighborhood than say; Overland Park$$$. And if you like hoe-down country style, go South  More

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Lived in Olathe since about 1980. I can say Olathe is a great place to make a living, live life etc. It's one of those places that the UPS driver can leave a package  More

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