2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Lawrence, KS vs Springfield, MA

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- The average commute for residents of Springfield is 1.7% longer than it is for residents of Lawrence.
- 29.7% fewer residents of Springfield work from home compared to residents of Lawrence.
 Lawrence, KSSpringfield, MAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2127
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 Lawrence, KSSpringfield, MAUnited States
 Auto (alone)72.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.1%0.5%
 Walk5.1%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock6.6%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Lawrence, KSSpringfield, MAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.5.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock10.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.23.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock20.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.6.9%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.6%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.3%2.9%
Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 13 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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Reviews for Springfield    15 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Springfield is experiencing a rejeuvenation. Does the city have issues? Of course, what medium-sized city doesn't? During the past year, a new $1 billion MGM  More

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This city has a bad rep that is unwarranted. I just bought a terrific little house in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. Everywhere I go in this town, people are  More

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Over 11 years ago

I just moved to Springfield almost a year now. I moved there because I know the housing stock there is plentiful. It's also very affordable. The most affordable place to  More

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