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Macon, GA vs Atlanta, GA

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- The average commute for residents of Atlanta is 1.0% shorter than it is for residents of Macon.
- 47.8% fewer residents of Atlanta work from home compared to residents of Macon.
 Atlanta, GAUnited States, GA
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 Commute Mode
 Macon, GAAtlanta, GA
 Auto (alone)59.8%  Unlock
 Carpool  Unlock8.6%
 Mass Transit8.6%  Unlock
 Bicycle  Unlock0.5%
 Walk4.4%  Unlock
 Work at Home  Unlock9.7%
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 Macon, GAAtlanta, GA
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.2%  Unlock
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.12.4%  Unlock
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.2%  Unlock
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.0%  Unlock
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.5%  Unlock
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.4%  Unlock
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.9%
Reviews for Macon    23 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Macon is great, the thing I like about Macon is it's just an extension of Atlanta, like you wouldn't know the difference. The politics are the same, the people are the  More

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I moved to Macon seven years ago and have found the people to be welcoming, the restaurants wonderful, the downtown vibrant and so many activities to get involved with.   More

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Over 4 years ago

Macon is a perfect example of what Southern whites most feared in the 50-60s when there was the big push to bus blacks in to vote. The expected disaster occurred and is  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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