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Modesto, CA vs Plano, TX

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- The average commute for residents of Plano is 3.1% shorter than it is for residents of Modesto.
- 173.4% more residents of Plano work from home compared to residents of Modesto.
 Modesto, CAPlano, TXUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2727
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 Commute Mode
 Modesto, CAPlano, TXUnited States
 Auto (alone)79.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.9%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk0.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock17.9%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Modesto, CAPlano, TXUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.0%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.17.4%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.0%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.7%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock10.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.3%2.9%
Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 5 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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Reviews for Plano    42 Reviews

I had lived in Plano for over 30 years. It is where I bought my first home as a single woman, where I married, and where I raised my children. I was fortunate enough  More

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We have lived in Plano for 20 years. It has been consistently rated very highly in surveys of best places to live in the US. Pros are the parks system; which includes  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived here for a while now. It's wonderful here. There's a ton to do, great jobs, great parks, and pretty good school. It's the perfect  More

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