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Monroe, CT vs Torrance, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Torrance is 5.3% shorter than it is for residents of Monroe.
- 18.8% more residents of Torrance work from home compared to residents of Monroe.
 Monroe, CTTorrance, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2827
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 Commute Mode
 Monroe, CTTorrance, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)80.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock5.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.6%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.5%0.5%
 Walk0.1%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock13.5%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Monroe, CTTorrance, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.5%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock6.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.6.4%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.16.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock8.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.11.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.7%2.9%
Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Monroe is an old Fairfield County village, considered the "boonies" as late as 1978, that has grown into a medium size town. The influx of transients- mostly corporate  More

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Over 16 years ago

Monroe is lacking the usual New England charm that many surrounding towns have. While parts of the Town are pretty, there are many run down shacks and unpleasant  More

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Over 16 years ago

Half the town's government is made up of school teaches, so naturally, 90% of the budget goes to them. Property taxes are typically $8000.00, and then you add personal  More

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Reviews for Torrance    15 Reviews

I'll admit it, I'm biased. So, I can't say what's a lot or a little without outside sources for the most part. I was born and raised in Torrance. I've lived here for 20+  More

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I have lived in Torrance for 19 years. I was fortunate enough to move here before housing prices skyrocketed in the early 2000's. I live in the middle of Torrance and as  More

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Over 10 years ago

Due to global warming, the climate has gotten warmer longer.  More

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