2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Lafayette, CA vs Encinitas, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Encinitas is 6.4% shorter than it is for residents of Lafayette.
- 27.9% fewer residents of Encinitas work from home compared to residents of Lafayette.
 Lafayette, CAEncinitas, CAUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Lafayette, CAEncinitas, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)49.0%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock5.2%8.6%
 Mass Transit13.3%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.8%0.5%
 Walk0.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock23.2%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Lafayette, CAEncinitas, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.5%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock9.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.14.4%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock17.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.1%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.1%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.5%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock6.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.12.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.6%2.9%
Reviews for Lafayette    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Over 18 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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Reviews for Encinitas    14 Reviews

I've lived in many different neighborhoods throughout San Diego over the years. They've all been coastal, from Pt. Loma, Pacific Beach, Del Mar, Solana Beach and  More

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Over 7 years ago

1. Horrible, nightmare traffic with lots of road rage drivers everywhere 2. Extremely high cost of living for small crappy houses / condos 3. Nothing to do, no  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived in many locations across the United States and the Caribbean and Encinitas is on my top list of places to live. The people are easy going and the pace  More

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