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Ithaca, NY vs Fairfield, CT

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- The average commute for residents of Fairfield is 18.1% longer than it is for residents of Ithaca.
- 11.3% fewer residents of Fairfield work from home compared to residents of Ithaca.
 Ithaca, NYFairfield, CTUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3627
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 Commute Mode
 Ithaca, NYFairfield, CTUnited States
 Auto (alone)28.0%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock4.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit12.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk29.3%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock18.2%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Ithaca, NYFairfield, CTUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock10.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.24.7%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock12.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.6%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.9.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock7.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock12.5%2.9%
Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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Reviews for Fairfield    5 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person  More

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Over 13 years ago

Very expensive town to live in but good restaurants, schools, beaches and access to  More

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