2026 Compare Cities Commuting:
Mill Valley, CA vs Highland Park, IL

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- The average commute for residents of Highland Park is 3.4% shorter than it is for residents of Mill Valley.
- 24.5% fewer residents of Highland Park work from home compared to residents of Mill Valley.
 Mill Valley, CAHighland Park, ILUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3027
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 Commute Mode
 Mill Valley, CAHighland Park, ILUnited States
 Auto (alone)56.1%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock4.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit6.9%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.3%0.5%
 Walk2.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock19.5%9.7%
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 Mill Valley, CAHighland Park, ILUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.5%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock10.9%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock11.3%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.10.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock9.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.5.6%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock9.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.15.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.1%2.9%
Reviews for Mill Valley    7 Reviews

I lived in southern Marin County for 20 years and lived it. Just moved  More

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Over 16 years ago

Mill Valley is a perfect place to live and raise a family, if you don't mind a cost of living index of 233. Don't distress - go mountain biking or hiking with  More

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Over 17 years ago

Good weather all year around. Great public schools. Cost of living very high. Crime low wonderful outdoor activities nearby like hiking, beaches,  More

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Reviews for Highland Park    3 Reviews

You can sail on Lake Michigan, and your culture differences are welcomed. look up "North Shore Yacht Club" for sailing and kayaking  More

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Highland Park (and the village of Highwood, which it surrounds) is a great place to live, offering a unique combination of benefits. First, it is on the shore of Lake  More

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Over 20 years ago

A wonderful place to rasie a family, but quite expensive. Great schools, but the "wealth culture" of this tony Chicago suburb causes a lot of anxiety among the kids.   More

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