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Indianapolis, IN vs Dayton, OH

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Dayton is 3.2% shorter than it is for residents of Indianapolis.
- 20.6% fewer residents of Dayton work from home compared to residents of Indianapolis.

Transportation
 Indianapolis, INDayton, OHUnited States
 Commute Time242127
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 Commute Mode
 Indianapolis, INDayton, OHUnited States
 Auto (alone)77.6%71.2%73.2%
 Carpool9.3%9.2%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.6%5.0%4.2%
 Bicycle0.4%0.3%0.5%
 Walk1.9%6.5%2.5%
 Work at Home8.4%6.7%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Indianapolis, INDayton, OHUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.7%2.8%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.7.8%13.1%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.0%18.0%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.17.4%21.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.19.1%17.5%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.9.7%7.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.16.1%7.8%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.3.4%2.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.2%1.2%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.4.3%3.5%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.4%3.8%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.1.8%1.5%2.9%

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Reviews for Indianapolis    154 Reviews

I lived in Indianapolis for over 23 years, and I really miss the laidback: easy lifestyle there. The prices of most items are lower than elsewhere in the US, including  More

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No car? This city is built for cars. Not friendly to pedestrians; the lack of sidewalks is confounding. Public transportation is limited, with a "spoke wheel" layout  More

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Over 3 years ago

This is a response to another review, but everything I say here is true and I have been a lifelong Indy resident and feel this needs said. The only factual part is  More

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Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 6 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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ZIPS IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
46254, 46237, 46203, 46222, 46220, 46217, 46235, 46241, 46201, 46234, 27 total
ZIPS IN DAYTON, OHIO
45417, 45420, 45406, 45405, 45410, 45409, 45403, 45404, 45402, 45428, 10 total

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